How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent start from $12. The average price for this route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 64 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	10:30pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	8:35pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 10m	5:20pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 10m	12:20pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	3:20am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 5m	4:25am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 30m	4:55am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 10m	5:20pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 30m	4:55am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:41 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stoke-on-Trent. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

61 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $40	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $140	Average Duration48m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $14	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A
Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)
Lichfield Street, Hanley Bus Stn, Stands A & B, Stoke-on-Trent ST1, United Kingdom
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B
Stoke-On-Trent
88 Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4, United Kingdom
C
Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent
Thompson Library, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2XE, UK
D
Stoke on Trent
Keele Motorway Services Area, Three Mile Ln, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5HG, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,546 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29752 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Birmingham Stoke-on-Trent recent customer reviews

Service was good...happy

Portia N.

February 10, 2020

Good trip, traffic slowed us down due to an accident

Sean M.

June 10, 2019

Great service pleasant staff

Cheryl R.

July 14, 2018

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent start from $12. The average price for this route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 64 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-05

$12

12-06

$11

Today

$12

12-08

$9

12-09

$8

12-10

$8

12-11

$8

12-12

$14

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $37 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.