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Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent train with Northern Rail (3)

Sat, Apr 26
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

Showing times and prices for Apr 26

Cheapest

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.

Northern Rail (3)W49002
09:46AM0h54
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:40AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W48993
08:46AM0h54
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:40AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$81One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W49003
02:45PM0h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:40PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W48983
12:45PM0h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:40PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)W48973
11:46AM0h54
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:40PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, April 26
Last updated at 7:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
cross_countryP12043
On time
7:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
7:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC48991
On time
7:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
7:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11855
On time
7:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
8:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC48999
On time
7:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
8:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48993
On time
7:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
8:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12048
On time
8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
8:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49007
On time
8:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
8:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11859
On time
8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
9:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49016
On time
8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
9:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW49002
On time
8:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
9:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12053
On time
9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
9:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49024
On time
9:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
9:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11862
On time
9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
10:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49032
On time
9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
10:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48963
On time
9:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
10:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12058
On time
10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
10:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49039
On time
10:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
10:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11866
On time
10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
11:03 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49047
On time
10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
11:09 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48973
On time
10:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
11:40 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12064
On time
11:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
11:43 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49054
On time
11:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
11:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11870
On time
11:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
12:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49062
On time
11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
12:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48983
On time
11:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h55
12:40 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12070
On time
12:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
12:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49069
On time
12:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
12:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11874
On time
12:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
1:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49077
On time
12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
1:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48994
On time
12:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
1:40 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12076
On time
1:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
1:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49084
On time
1:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
1:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11877
On time
1:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
2:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49092
On time
1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
2:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW49003
On time
1:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h55
2:40 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12081
On time
2:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
2:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49098
On time
2:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
2:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP11880
On time
2:25 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h38
3:03 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49106
On time
2:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h34
3:09 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railW48964
On time
2:46 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
3:40 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
cross_countryP12089
On time
3:03 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
3:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastC49113
On time
3:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h37
3:52 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.

Fastest train times from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

Showing times and prices for Apr 26

Fastest Journey

34 m

Average

41 m

Trains per day

42

Distance

53 km

Of the 42 trains that leave Manchester for Stoke-on-Trent every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West CoastC49077
01:35PM0h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:09PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC48999
08:35AM0h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:09AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC49016
09:35AM0h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:09AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC49047
11:35AM0h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:09PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC49092
02:35PM0h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
03:09PMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
$191One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

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Trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 10 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
32 miles (53 km)
Average train duration
52m
Cheapest ticket price
$4 (€4)
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
9
Train providers
4
Fastest train
37m
First train
05:43
Last train
22:46
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent trains

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent from $4 (€3) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: $4
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 15 a day

Seamless Journeys with the Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent Train Service

Experience the convenience of traveling with trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent, where efficiency meets comfort. Begin your journey at Manchester Oxford Road, the premier departure point organizing seamless travel experiences. Enjoy a smooth ride to Stoke-on-Trent, your central arrival hub that connects you directly to diverse attractions and landmarks of the area. Whether you're a business traveler or a tourist, the train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent ensures a contingency-free commute with regular and reliable services anchored to meet your schedule.

Discover Affordable Train Ticket Options: Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

Planning your journey from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent doesn't have to be expensive. Among the wide array of options, the key to a budget-friendly trip is finding the right deals on train tickets. Travelers can secure a journey at an incredible bargain starting from just $4 (€4), making it an appealing choice for thrifty adventurers. On average, a train ticket for this popular route might cost around $11 (€9), ensuring you get the most value for your energy-efficient travel. Additionally, for a perfect blend of convenience and cheaper fare, consider traveling in October, when the idyllic weather correlates with deals that are commonly available to enhance your travel experience.

Train Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent: Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast Services

Traveling by train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent offers a convenient and comfortable experience, thanks to the reliable services of Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast. The journey covers a picturesque route with modern train types, including both express and local trains, ensuring quick and efficient travel. Passengers can enjoy a range of onboard amenities aimed at enhancing their travel experience, such as Wi-Fi, catering services, and comfortable seating options. These services prioritize passenger convenience, making the train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent an ideal choice for both daily commuters and weekend travelers seeking a hassle-free journey.

Explore Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent Train Times and Schedule

Planning a journey from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent? Understanding the train times and schedule can make your trip smoother. The distance between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent is approximately 32 miles (53 km), and the average train journey duration is around 37m. These trains provide a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two vibrant cities.

When it comes to frequency, you can expect approximately 10 services running daily, ensuring you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting your travel time. Trains operate throughout the week, providing reliable service each day from Monday to Sunday, making it easy to plan your journey.

Typically, the first train departs Manchester early in the day around 05:43, while the last train leaves at about 22:46. This wide range of departure times offers flexibility whether you are starting your day early or making a late return trip.

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

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Popular train stations from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

Manchester
Stoke-on-Trent
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • 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)
Amenities at train station
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
The major train station for arrivals in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your journey to Stoke-on-Trent from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Public transit options for Stoke-on-Trent
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.

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