The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Manchester to Stoke-on-TrentShowing times and prices for Jul 11
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
35m
Average duration
41m
Trains per day
52
Distance
52 km
Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent train with Northern Rail
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $0.88 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
The journey is about 8m faster (56m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $14 (€12)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01014 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 11:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W33787 | Delayed 9:40 AM 10:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 10:13 AM 10:13 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89547 | 10:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 11:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29870 | On time 11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 11:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33779 | On time 11:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 11:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01017 | On time 11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 12:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33571 | On time 11:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 12:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89557 | On time 11:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 12:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29876 | On time 12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 12:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33600 | On time 12:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 12:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01021 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 1:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33457 | On time 12:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 1:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89569 | On time 12:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 1:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29881 | On time 1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 1:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33702 | 1:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 1:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01025 | On time 1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 2:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33788 | 1:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 2:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89581 | On time 1:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 2:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01149 | On time 2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 2:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33465 | On time 2:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 2:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01028 | On time 2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 3:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33671 | 2:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 3:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89591 | On time 2:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 3:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29893 | On time 3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 3:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33781 | On time 3:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 3:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01031 | 3:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 4:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33546 | 3:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 4:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89548 | 3:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 4:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01157 | 4:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 4:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33670 | On time 4:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 4:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01033 | 4:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 5:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33767 | On time 4:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 5:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89558 | On time 4:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 5:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W29906 | On time 5:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 5:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33592 | 5:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 5:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01037 | 5:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 6:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33722 | On time 5:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 6:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89571 | On time 5:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 6:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66588 | 6:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 6:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33569 | On time 6:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 6:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01038 | 6:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 7:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33678 | On time 6:34 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 7:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89582 | On time 6:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 7:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66590 | On time 7:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 7:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33588 | On time 7:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 7:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01041 | On time 7:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89592 | On time 7:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 8:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33579 | On time 8:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66584 | 8:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89549 | 8:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 9:39 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G66600 | On time 9:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 10:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L89560 | On time 9:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 10:40 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
| W33112 | 8:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:58 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33110 | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:58 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01011 | 9:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h39 | 10:06 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 10 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 32 miles (53 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent trainsNorthern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent from $3 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
Most Manchester 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 and Stoke-on-Trent train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Stoke-on-Trent leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Stoke-on-Trent station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Stoke-on-Trent 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
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Longport from Stoke-on-Trent city centre
Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Longport train station facilities and services
Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Longport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Longport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Longport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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