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Which bus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£21
tomorrow
£17
Sunday
£12
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
£15
Thursday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 0m 16:50 Bristol Coach Station 21:50 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 20m 15:15 Bristol Coach Station 20:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 5m 17:20 Bristol Coach Station 00:25 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      17:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 17:05 Bristol Coach Station 21:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 5h 20m 15:15 Bristol Coach Station 20:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 4h 55m 17:35 Bristol Coach Station 22:30 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 35m 03:35 Bristol Coach Station 10:10 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      17:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 03:35 Bristol Coach Station 10:10 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 4h 35m 07:45 Bristol Coach Station 12:20 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 4h 55m 17:35 Bristol Coach Station 22:30 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 4h 30m 17:05 Bristol Coach Station 21:35 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 35m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      17:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 0m 16:50 Bristol Coach Station 21:50 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 35m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      17:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      20:35
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 21:20 Bristol Coach Station 04:55 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 5h 0m 16:50 Bristol Coach Station 21:50 Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Coach Station  Economy £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      09:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      11:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      11:10
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      12:20
      Stoke-on-Trent
      Hanley Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 1h 40m shorter, and you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent is £12 on 22/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 coaches from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent, with 2 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent in one click. Book your Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Coach 15:15
Latest Coach 21:20
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 174.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Stoke-on-Trent. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
£21
Saturday 21/03
£17
Sunday 22/03
£16
Monday 23/03
Tuesday 24/03
Wednesday 25/03
£15
Thursday 26/03
£14
Friday 27/03
£14
Saturday 28/03
Sunday 29/03
£16
Monday 30/03
Tuesday 31/03
Wednesday 01/04
Thursday 02/04
£14
Friday 03/04
£22
Saturday 04/04
£15
Sunday 05/04
£15
Monday 06/04
£28
Tuesday 07/04
£14
Wednesday 08/04
£13
Thursday 09/04
£13
Friday 10/04
£18
Saturday 11/04
£14
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent timetable.

FlixBus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 15:15
Last Coach 17:35
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026

National Express from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 4h 30m
Earliest Coach 16:50
Last Coach 21:20
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent bus

How much does a Bristol Stoke-on-Trent coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Stoke-on-Trent bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £28. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Stoke-on-Trent.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Stoke-on-Trent route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Stoke-on-Trent from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent is provided by National Express and takes 4h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

The earliest bus to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Bristol at 15:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

The latest bus to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Bristol at 21:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Stoke-on-Trent route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Stoke-on-Trent from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Stoke-on-Trent bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Stoke-on-Trent bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Stoke-on-Trent

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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