Trains tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent.

Average Price$9 - $16Average Duration1h 25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$6 - $77Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $12Average Duration1h 10m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stoke-on-Trent. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
40mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$19
Average train trip duration40m
Number of daily trains16
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Latest train departure10:46pm

Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $70 for a train ticket from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually RDG_AVANTI_WEST_COAST will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Stoke-on-Trent you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

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