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What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 20m
£21
£33
5
Train
3h 24m
£64
£80
2
Flight
3h 5m
£58
£204
32

What is the cheapest way to reach Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff?

You can get to Stoke-on-Trent with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £26
tomorrow
Friday
from £28
Saturday
from £28
Sunday
from £64
Monday
from £21
Tuesday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    10h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £58
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 35m
    0
    18:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £169
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 15m
    0
    08:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £178
  • Loganair
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £390

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    16:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:50
    Cardiff
    University
    21:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    5h 40m
    0
    09:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £99
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £114
  • Eastern Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    13:45
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £286
  • Azman Air
    7h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £328

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    11h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £64
  • Jet2.com
    25h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £70
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £171
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 35m
    0
    19:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £218

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    15:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 25m
    0
    06:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £61
  • Ryanair
    5h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £101
  • Eastern Airways
    18h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £231
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 24m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:18
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    3h 58m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:31
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £97

What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

You can get to Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 35m
tomorrow
Friday
from 7h 45m
Saturday
from 4h 0m
Sunday
from 3h 5m
Monday
from 3h 24m
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 35m
    0
    18:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £169
  • Eastern Airways
    3h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    09:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £406
  • Ryanair
    10h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £58
  • Loganair
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £390
  • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    13:35
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    16:20
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    10h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    04:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £114
  • Jet2.com
    5h 40m
    0
    09:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £99
  • Azman Air
    7h 30m
    0
    09:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £328
  • KLM Cityhopper
    19h 25m
    0
    17:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £375
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    13:45
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    21:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:50
    Cardiff
    University
    21:05
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    15:45
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £171
  • Ryanair
    11h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £64
  • Loganair
    12h 0m
    0
    19:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £438
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 35m
    0
    19:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £218

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 24m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:18
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £64
  • Transport for Wales
    3h 58m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:31
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £97
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £101
  • Ryanair
    5h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Eastern Airways
    18h 40m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £231
  • Azman Air
    23h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £231
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    06:05
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    15:55
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    16:45
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    04:15
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Hanley Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent?

In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, while in Stoke-on-Trent you will be arriving at Central Station, Mayne Street or College Road, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff? With 7 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Stoke-on-Trent in just 3h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Newcastle-under-Lyme, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at Manchester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

The most popular companies between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent, are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent

How can I reach Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff.

How far is Stoke-on-Trent from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent is 182.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

You can get to Stoke-on-Trent with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Stoke-on-Trent in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Cardiff and to Stoke-on-Trent

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Stoke-on-Trent. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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