How to travel from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cambridge and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cambridge and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Cambridge (CBG) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Cambridge to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
£170($200)
hourly290km (180 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
£275($325)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£95($110)
hourly328km (204 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 25m
£105($125)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£26($31)
5 times a week235km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£39($46)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent