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Gladstone Pottery Museum
Outstanding pottery museum with working bottle kilns, period workshops and live demonstrations. The best place to understand Stoke-on-Trent's ceramic story.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 4 m
Trains on Sep 15
24
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent without transferring at least once.
G90071 · L89568
G90093 · L89059 · L89555
G89540 · L89545
G89552 · L89568
G89569 · L89590
G89556+
W33952
G89548+
W34117
G89564+
W34134
G89597+
W34270
G89542+
W34018Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 25 miles (41 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.60 (€-13.51). The journey takes 57m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33896+ G89573 | Delayed 9:14 AM 9:48 AMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 10:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W34097+ W85179 | Delayed 10:34 AM 11:04 AMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 12:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W33948+ G89589 | Delayed 11:14 AM 11:48 AMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 12:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W34255+ W85196 | Delayed 2:34 PM 3:04 PMManchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 4:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
G89540 · L89545 | 4:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 6:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89542+ W34018 | 5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 6:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G90093 · L89059 · L89555 | 5:51 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 7:29 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 transfers | |
W85164+ W33953 | 6:03 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 7:08 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G90069 · L89705+ W29851 | 6:06 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h36 | 7:42 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2 transfers | |
G86149+ W29851 | 6:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h10 | 7:42 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89548+ W34117 | 6:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 7:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W85165+ W34111 | 7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 8:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G90071 · L89568 | 7:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h32 | 8:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89552 · L89568 | 7:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 8:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G86159+ G01138 | 7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h11 | 8:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89556+ W33952 | 7:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 8:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W85168+ W34104 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 9:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89560 · L89580 | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 9:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G86165+ G01144 | 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h11 | 9:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89564+ W34134 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 9:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W85170+ W33893 | 9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 10:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89569 · L89590 | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 10:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W85182+ W33925 | 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 1:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89593 · L89569 | 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 1:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G86122+ W29882 | 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h11 | 1:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89597+ W34270 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h04 | 1:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
W85188+ W33886 | 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h05 | 2:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
G89602 · L89581 | 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 2:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 9 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 7:17 AM |
Last train 7:17 PM |
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Discover the best of Stoke-on-Trent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stoke-on-Trent trip today.
Outstanding pottery museum with working bottle kilns, period workshops and live demonstrations. The best place to understand Stoke-on-Trent's ceramic story.
Excellent city museum and art gallery with the world's largest public Spitfire collection plus Staffordshire ceramics, archaeology and natural history.
Award-winning visitor centre inside a working factory, exploring Wedgwood design, craft and collections. Strong choice for ceramics and design fans.
Award-winning lakeside estate with formal gardens, woodland walks, shopping village and seasonal events. One of the area's most popular leisure destinations.
Large Victorian park with lake, bandstand and landscaped grounds near Hanley. Ideal for a scenic walk and classic city-park atmosphere.
Historic former pottery district with independent shops, heritage buildings and a strong artistic identity. Great for exploring local character.
A famous oat-based savoury pancake from The Potteries, usually filled with cheese, bacon or egg. It is Stoke-on-Trent's best-known traditional street and breakfast food.
A hearty North Staffordshire stew of slow-cooked beef, root vegetables and stock. It is a traditional local comfort dish often served in pubs and homes.
Crumbly white cheese made in Staffordshire and nearby Cheshire. It is a classic regional dairy product, often eaten with bread, oatcakes or salads.
Popular local oatcake kitchen serving classic Staffordshire oatcakes with varied fillings. Casual, affordable and strongly associated with Potteries food culture.
Refined modern British dining in a polished setting. Known for high-quality tasting menus and one of the area's strongest fine dining reputations.
Well-regarded Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for quality curries and attentive service. Comfortable venue suited to a relaxed dinner.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and meals usually cost less than in London or Manchester, and local buses are fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station -> Hanley Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent by train. 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 train, 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.

Most Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent station pair, with some services arriving at Longport. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Stoke-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Longport.
Available at Longport: Parking.
Available at Longport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Longport: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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