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

The distance between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Newcastle Town Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).

The distance between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Plymouth and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 40m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Plymouth and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Stoke on Trent. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 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 Plymouth and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Plymouth to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 50m
£150($175)
twice daily545km (339 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£145($170)
every 2 hours419km (260 miles)
Train to Stoke-on-Trent4h 40m
£125($150)
5 times a week419km (260 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
£33($39)
twice daily410km (255 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth6h 50m
£16($19)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£67($79)
on demand386km (240 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