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How to get fromCardiff to Stoke-on-Trentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 13m
    £51–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus Uk980
    5h 15m
    £24–40

  3. Drive  145.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trentcar car 145.7 mi
    2h 32m
    £37–53

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    6h
    £51–228

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 44m
    £66–110

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Gateway to Queensway flyoverbus bus 64
    4h 43m
    £39–60

Cardiff to Stoke-on-Trent by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stoke-on-Trent via Coventry in around 5h 15m.

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