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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a flight costs an average of €348.
Distance: 217 km
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€67 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €348 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Stoke-on-Trent
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stoke-on-Trent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €67.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €348.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from London to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C17848 · W705078:46 AM 2h13 London Euston (EUS) 10:59 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
C17848 · W705078:46 AM 2h13 London Euston (EUS) 10:59 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) €12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
BA13848:30 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport €178 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C17897 · W7054712:46 PM 2h13 London Euston (EUS) 2:59 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
W3406112:53 PM 1h33 London Euston (EUS) 2:26 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
W3426912:13 PM 1h30 London Euston (EUS) 1:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM 4h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 4:25 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM 5h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:30 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM 5h45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 12:15 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA136410:00 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:10 AM Manchester Airport €210 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13827:05 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:10 PM Manchester Airport €235 1 One-way 0 transfers
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BA890412:15 PM 3h15 London City Airport 3:30 PM Manchester Airport €262 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €67.
A bus is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €348.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Stoke-on-Trent by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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