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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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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
Travel to Stoke-on-Trent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.
You can get between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Stoke-on-Trent from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $8 (€7).
The fastest way from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average journey time of 37 min.
There are alternative travel options to Stoke-on-Trent that take longer:
Getting to Stoke-on-Trent by bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.
The distance from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is approximately 33 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Manchester Piccadilly and tend to arrive in Stoke-on-Trent.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
- You can travel by bus between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with FlixBus or National Express, and you can find FlixBus Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- You can go to Stoke-on-Trent from Manchester by train with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country or Transport for Wales. You'll see cheap train tickets for $4 (€4) with Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Stoke-on-Trent with FlixBus or National Express with 3 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 9 direct trains a day to Stoke-on-Trent with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country.
Direct services to Stoke-on-Trent tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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