How to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

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Travel Information from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

distanceDistance33 miles (53 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$4 - $4
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $4 (€3) • 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $4 (€3) • 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 33 miles (53 km) by train or bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.

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from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:30PM1h35
Stoke-on-Trent
08:05PMManchester
$41One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:30PM1h35
Stoke-on-Trent
08:05PMManchester
$41One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
03:55AM1h10
Stoke-on-Trent
05:05AMManchester
$161One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
06:45PM1h15
Stoke-on-Trent
08:00PMManchester
$81One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry travel to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a train, which costs on average $4 (€3).

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

      A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester costing on average $4 (€3).

      The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent is by train, which takes on average 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.

      Manchester is approximately 33 miles (53 km) away from Stoke-on-Trent.

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

      • 4 buses per day.
      • 16 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey 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 board their bus from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
      • Most travelers catch their train from Stoke-on-Trent and arrive in 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 from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester by bus with FlixBus, National Express or Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $4 (€3) with FlixBus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.
      • You can go to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by train with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry or Virgin Trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $4 (€3) with Northern Rail (3) from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on Omio.

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

      • You can check for a direct bus to Manchester with FlixBus or National Express with 4 direct buses per day.
      • You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Manchester with Northern Rail (3) or Virgin Trains.

      Direct services to Manchester 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 trip.

      Omio customers who travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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