How to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool

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Travel Information between Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool

distanceDistance43 miles (69 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$2 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $2 (€2) • 1 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $12 (€10) • 1 h 9 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or West Midlands Trains

Travel 43 miles (69 km) by train or bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool.

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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 10 6Cheapest
Average price 31 9Cheapest
Average duration1h 18m1h 20m
Direct Options
First departure4:35 AM12:50 AM
Last departure11:47 PM11:47 PM
No. of daily departures83
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • Northern Rail
  • Mersey Rail
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Transpennine Express
  • West Midlands Railway
  • East Midlands Railway
  • FlixBus
  • National Express

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from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool

How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:20AM1h20
Stoke-on-Trent
04:40AMLiverpool
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:20AM1h20
Stoke-on-Trent
04:40AMLiverpool
$111One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
03:20AM1h20
Stoke-on-Trent
04:40AMLiverpool
$111One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:35AM1h25
Stoke-on-Trent
11:00AMLiverpool
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:45PM5h00
Stoke-on-Trent
11:45PMLiverpool
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:05PM2h05
Stoke-on-Trent
10:10PMLiverpool
$151One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip between Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Liverpool from Stoke-on-Trent. 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.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool

      FAQs: Travel to Liverpool 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool including taking a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Liverpool from Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a bus, which costs on average $2 (€2).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool:

      Taking a bus costs $10 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€10) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Liverpool from Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 9 min.

      Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

      Bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.

      The distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool is approximately 43 miles (69 km).

      The average frequency per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool is:

      • Around 5 buses per day.
      • 10 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.

      The following travel companies offer services from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool:

      • Travel with National Express or FlixBus for buses to Liverpool. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool tickets on Omio for $2 (€2).
      • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to go to Liverpool by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find West Midlands Trains Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Liverpool with National Express or FlixBus.

      Direct services to Liverpool 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.

      Your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool doesn't have to end in Liverpool. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Glasgow. If you’d like to add London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham or Glasgow to your Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Liverpool today!
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