The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 15 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus8:401h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:00Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:201h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:00Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:591h36Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:35Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:401h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange22:55Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:401h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:15Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:401h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange22:55Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:101h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0:25Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:201h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:35Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:401h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:00Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:101h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:30Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 52 km
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1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) coaches for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h53 | 10:02 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h53 | 11:02 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h13 | 9:58 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h13 | 13:03 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h55 | 23:02 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 0:20 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1h15 | 1:35 Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
![]() | 23:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h25 | 1:20 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus, National Express or Bee Network to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus, National Express or Bee Network to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:09, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 52 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 13m |
First bus 7:09 |
Last bus 23:59 |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Bee Network from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Bee Network for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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