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

The distance between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland 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.

👋 Also check out Stoke on TrentSunderland if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to York then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Sunderland and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, York and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Sunderland and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 35m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Sunderland and Stoke on Trent. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Sunderland and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Sunderland to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£46($55)
hourly319km (198 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 45m
£74($88)
twice a week716km (445 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£19($22)
4 times a day299km (186 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($61)
on demand298km (185 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