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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €150.
Distance: 218 km
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:33 PM4h06Sunderland8:39 PMStoke-on-Trent€1171One-way4 transfers
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4:33 PM4h06Sunderland8:39 PMStoke-on-Trent€1171One-way4 transfers
Fastest
7:57 AM3h45Sunderland11:42 AMStoke-on-Trent€1861One-way3 transfers
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5:34 PM4h05Sunderland9:39 PMStoke-on-Trent€1511One-way3 transfers
12:33 PM4h06Sunderland4:39 PMStoke-on-Trent€1511One-way3 transfers
10:32 AM4h07Sunderland2:39 PMStoke-on-Trent€1511One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €150.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
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