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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $3. 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 train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $3.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $3 (€3).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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