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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. 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 €2.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
You can get to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $5 (€5) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $8 (€7).
The quickest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is by train, which takes on average 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 10 min.
You should expect to travel around 33 miles (53 km) between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester 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 Manchester:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester:
- You can travel by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with FlixBus or National Express, and you can find FlixBus Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€5) with Northern Rail (3) from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus or National Express.
- Direct trains with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.
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