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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 61 km
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€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham.

There are 2 options to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €5 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
Taking a coach costs €1 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €5.
The quickest way to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 5 min.
Birmingham is approximately 61 km away from Stoke-on-Trent.
The average frequency per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham is:
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham:
- Coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham most often leave from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham most often leave from Stoke-on-Trent and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham:
- National Express or FlixBus can get you to Birmingham by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham for €5 on Omio.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham tickets on Omio for €5.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct coaches per day with National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct trains with Avanti West Coast or Cross Country with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham.
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