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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 18
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 18
$23
Fastest journey on Oct 18
38 m
Average journey duration on Oct 18
39 m
Trains on Oct 18
10
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sun, Oct 18, we found 10 trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 18 the direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Sun, Oct 18 the slowest trains will take 40 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.
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G00863Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00784 | 9:54 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h43 | 10:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00786 | 10:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h41 | 11:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33098 | On time 11:25 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h40 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00857 | 11:52 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h38 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33172 | On time 12:24 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h38 | 1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00860 | 12:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h40 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33294 | On time 1:43 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h39 | 2:22 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00863 | 1:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h40 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33142 | 2:26 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h38 | 3:04 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00867 | 2:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0h40 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester trains use the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester 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.
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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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