How to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham

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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

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€8

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1h 31m

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1h 45m

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from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham

How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM1h05
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
11:15AMBirmingham
81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:35PM1h05
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
02:40PMBirmingham
71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC72665
10:44AM0h49
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
11:33AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC72660
09:44AM0h49
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
10:33AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
121One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC72670
11:44AM0h49
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
12:33PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
141One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC72478
10:04AM0h52
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
10:56AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM1h05
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
09:40AMBirmingham
81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX551
09:10AM1h15
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
10:25AMBirmingham, Coach Station
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:55PM1h05
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
08:00PMBirmingham
71One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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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.

Omio customers who travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham often also extend their holiday to go to London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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