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

The distance between Stoke on Trent and York is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to York by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out YorkStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to York.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to York.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and York

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to York by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and York is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Stoke on Trent and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to York is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and York. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Stoke on Trent and York. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and York. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to York. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to York. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 Stoke on Trent and York. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and York

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£30($36)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Train via Derby2h 30m
£78($90)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£19($23)
4 times a week177km (110 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York