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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 $4. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $0.89 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
How to get from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L895455:43 AM0h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:40 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L895455:43 AM0h57Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:40 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W341048:34 AM0h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:09 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L895808:46 AM0h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:39 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$91One-way0 transfers
G010058:25 AM0h38Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:03 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$181One-way0 transfers- G011449:03 AM0h40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:43 AMStoke-on-Trent station (SOT)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM1h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:55 PMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM1h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:25 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM1h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:00 AMStoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A bus is $0.89 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Bee Network to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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