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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €3. 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 train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 53 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent
Travel to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent:
A train is €0.01 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent costing on average €3.
Other travel options to Stoke-on-Trent take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent as scheduled services by train and bus 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 (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Stoke-on-Trent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Stoke-on-Trent by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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