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Compare train and bus for Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €152.
Distance: 218 km
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€154 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is €134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 3 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sunderland, Interchange and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Sunderland station (SUN) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
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