The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 60 trains that leave Manchester for Stoke-on-Trent on Thu, May 28, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L895808:46 AM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:39 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$81One-way0 transfers
L895909:46 AM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:39 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$81One-way0 transfers
L8955711:46 AM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$81One-way0 transfers
L8956912:46 PM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:39 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$91One-way0 transfers
L8954710:46 AM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:39 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$91One-way0 transfers
W341048:34 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:09 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$341One-way0 transfers
W338939:34 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:09 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$191One-way0 transfers
W3390210:34 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:09 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$191One-way0 transfers
W3409711:34 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:09 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$191One-way0 transfers
W3392512:34 PM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:09 PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$191One-way0 transfers
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 | $15 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 $0.89 (€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 $15 (€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, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00997 | On time 5:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h51 | 6:02 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89545 | 5:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 6:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01138 | 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 8:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33952 | 8:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 8:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01005 | 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h38 | 9:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34104 | 8:34 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 9:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89580 | 8:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 9:39 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01144 | 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 9:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
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
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
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