How far is Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent by coach?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham by coach is approximately 38 miles (62 km).

Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent without a car?

You can travel to Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	09:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	01:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	02:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 25m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 25m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	20:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	20:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	01:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	02:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	09:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 55m	11:05	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	13:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	09:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	01:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	02:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 25m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:20	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 25m	02:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	09:10	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	20:00	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

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

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £28	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £78	Average duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29708 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

National Express Stoke-on-Trent Birmingham recent customer reviews

Hi dear the bus was one hour late and I was waiting on the cold weather

Ihab M.

1 December 2018

I am so happy

John H.

9 November 2018

pleasant comfortable journey

Alison J.

16 November 2017

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

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A - Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)

B - Stoke-On-Trent

C - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent

D - Stoke on Trent

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

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

How far is Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent by coach?
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham by coach is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent without a car?
You can travel to Birmingham from Stoke-on-Trent by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£5

11/11

£5

Today

£5

13/11

£5

14/11

£7

15/11

£5

16/11

£6

17/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £17 for a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.