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National Railway Museum
A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
5 h 23 m
Buses on 24 Sept
2
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to York will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 2 buses from Stoke-on-Trent to York, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 25 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.




The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to York coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:05 Stoke-on-Trent | 5h25 | 0:30 York | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
![]() | 4:55 Stoke-on-Trent | 5h20 | 10:15 York | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Stoke-on-Trent to York run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:55, the last at 20:55. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 33m |
First bus 3:55 |
Last bus 20:55 |
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Most Stoke-on-Trent to York buses use the Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station to York, Train Station station pair, with some services arriving at York, Station Rd. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station is 2 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food outlets are present inside the bus station.
Free WiFi available for passengers. ATMs are there is an ATM available within the station.
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
Available at Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station: The station is equipped with ramps for wheelchair access.
York, Train Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Available in waiting areas. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at York, Train Station.
Available at York, Train Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Train Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.
Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.
Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.
York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.
Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.
Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.
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