How to get to Middlesbrough from Stoke-on-Trent

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Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £120.

Distance: 186 km

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£37

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£120

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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3h 37m

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2h 46m

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The cheapest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is a coach with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough:

A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough costing on average £120.

The fastest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Middlesbrough including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 4h 45m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough

How to get to Middlesbrough from Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:156h45
    Stoke-on-Trent
    17:00Middlesbrough
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    10:156h45
    Stoke-on-Trent
    17:00Middlesbrough
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:156h45
    Stoke-on-Trent
    17:00Middlesbrough
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Middlesbrough including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is a coach with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough:

A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough costing on average £120.

The fastest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 15m.

The Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough distance is approximately 186 km.
The average frequency per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Middlesbrough by coach.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Darlington station (DAR). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Stoke-on-Trent to Middlesbrough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Middlesbrough is typically sufficient to explore local attractions such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, the Riverside Stadium, and nearby natural spots like Roseberry Topping.

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