Bus Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

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Wednesday

Thursday

$44

Friday

$57

Saturday

Sunday

$71

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	17h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:25 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
	FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 10:40:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 9m
  
  0
  
  9:01 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Corstorphine Bus Stop
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 9:01:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 4:50:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 6h 41m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:25 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 11:15:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 10:40:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
National Express	13h 5m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:50 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 8:45:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
National Express	13h 35m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	1:20 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 11:45:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 9m
  
  0
  
  9:01 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Corstorphine Bus Stop
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 9:01:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 4:50:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 3h 56m shorter, and you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	15h 50m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:30 PM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 10:40:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/4/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
	FlixBus	17h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:25 AM	Stoke-on-Trent	Hanley Bus Station		Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 11:15:00 AM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/4/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 7:25:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  6:50 PM
  
  Stoke-on-Trent
  Hanley Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 5/5/2026 5:30:00 PM to Hanley Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/5/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 4h 25m shorter, and you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent is $34 on 5/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Stoke-on-Trent

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Stoke-on-Trent are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Stoke-on-Trent.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Stoke-on-Trent, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	13h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	207.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Stoke-on-Trent: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

Thursday 04/30

$44

Friday 05/01

$57

Saturday 05/02

Sunday 05/03

$71

Monday 05/04

$41

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$34

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$40

Friday 05/15

$46

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $40, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

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

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh 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 bus from Edinburgh 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 buses from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent are also emptier.

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Stoke-on-Trent.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Hanley Bus Station

Lichfield St 14

Staffordshire University

College Rd

Central Station

Station Road

College Road

Blythe Bridge Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent bus

How much does a Edinburgh Stoke-on-Trent bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 17h 10m to reach Stoke-on-Trent. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $79. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Stoke-on-Trent.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent is offered by National Express and takes 13h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Stoke-on-Trent from Edinburgh starts at 11:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Stoke-on-Trent starts at 10:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Stoke-on-Trent route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent bus route?

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 Edinburgh Stoke-on-Trent bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh 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 traveling 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 Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh 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 2 daily trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stoke-on-Trent

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Stoke-on-Trent

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Stoke-on-Trent. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!