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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (42m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:15 AM1h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 AM1h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W340218:44 AM0h35Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:19 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
L891928:55 AM0h55Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:50 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
G667169:21 AM0h38Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$181One-way0 transfers- G008478:49 AM0h40Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)9:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:35 AM1h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station5:50 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 PM1h15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station10:00 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:05 PM1h25Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station9:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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