The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bath for Stoke-on-Trent every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 181 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to Stoke-on-Trent bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Stoke-on-Trent coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:20 Bath | 12h05 | 03:25 Stoke-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent
Buses from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 21:04. The fastest coach covers the 181 km distance in 5h 41m.
Distance 181 km |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 41m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 21:04 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bath to Stoke-on-TrentYou can travel by bus between Bath to Stoke-on-Trent with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bath to Stoke-on-Trent coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Stoke-on-Trent by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stoke-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bath, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bath, Westgate Buildings, Bath, Bus Station and Bath, James Street West. When arriving in Stoke-on-Trent, you can end your journey in coach stations like Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, Railway Station and Stoke-on-Trent, College Road.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bath, Westgate Buildings, which is located around 0.4 miles (597 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Stoke-on-Trent
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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