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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to York
Compare the available ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to York:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to York costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $36 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stoke-on-Trent to York
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 4h45 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 1:30 AM York, Train Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 4h45 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 1:30 AM York, Train Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G802057:50 AM 2h13 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:03 AM York station (YRK) $113 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W84665+G80211+G00847
8:49 AM 2h14 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 11:03 AM York station (YRK) $113 1 One-way 2 transfers 
W34070+G158629:44 AM 2h31 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 12:15 PM York station (YRK) $113 1 One-way 1 transfer- G00738+
C213047:49 AM 2h31 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:20 AM York station (YRK) $113 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15 AM 5h40 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 3:55 PM York, Train Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer 
NX424 · NX172 · YC8404:55 AM 5h20 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station 10:15 AM York, Station Rd $32 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to York:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to York costing on average $80 (€67).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in York, Train Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to York by bus.
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