How to get from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
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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Distance | 33 miles (53 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 2 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 33 miles (53 km) by bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Stoke-on-Trent from Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned travel operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern travel journeys to Stoke-on-Trent from Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.
You can travel from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
Traveling by bus is also the quickest way from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent. It takes on average 2 h 30 min to travel this journey.
You should expect to travel around 33 miles (53 km) between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
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