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Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train with Northern Rail

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Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Northern RailW48735
13:550h55
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
14:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£91One-way
0 changes
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Northern RailW48695
14:550h55
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
15:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£91One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Northern RailW48711
08:550h55
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
09:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£91One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Northern RailW48728
11:550h55
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
12:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£91One-way
0 changes
Northern RailW48721
10:550h55
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
11:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£111One-way
0 changes

Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West Coast
C49292
Avanti West CoastC49292
08:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49294
Avanti West CoastC49294
08:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 09:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11662
Cross CountryP11662
08:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 09:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48711
Northern RailW48711
08:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 09:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11664
Cross CountryP11664
09:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 09:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49296
Avanti West CoastC49296
09:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49298
Avanti West CoastC49298
09:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 10:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11666
Cross CountryP11666
09:50 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h39 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48715
Northern RailW48715
09:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 10:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11668
Cross CountryP11668
10:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49301
Avanti West CoastC49301
10:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49303
Avanti West CoastC49303
10:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11670
Cross CountryP11670
10:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48721
Northern RailW48721
10:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 11:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11672
Cross CountryP11672
11:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49306
Avanti West CoastC49306
11:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49308
Avanti West CoastC49308
11:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 12:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11674
Cross CountryP11674
11:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48728
Northern RailW48728
11:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 12:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11678
Cross CountryP11678
12:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49311
Avanti West CoastC49311
12:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49313
Avanti West CoastC49313
12:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11681
Cross CountryP11681
12:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48732
Northern RailW48732
12:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 13:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11683
Cross CountryP11683
13:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49316
Avanti West CoastC49316
13:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49318
Avanti West CoastC49318
13:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 14:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11686
Cross CountryP11686
13:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48735
Northern RailW48735
13:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 14:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11688
Cross CountryP11688
14:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49321
Avanti West CoastC49321
14:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49324
Avanti West CoastC49324
14:44 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h35 15:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11691
Cross CountryP11691
14:49 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h40 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail
W48695
Northern RailW48695
14:55 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h55 15:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
P11695
Cross CountryP11695
15:21 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49327
Avanti West CoastC49327
15:27 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)0h38 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester route.
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Train times from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

35 m

Average

41 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

53 km

Of the 36 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Manchester every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastC49303
10:440h35
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Avanti West CoastC49324
14:440h35
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
15:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Avanti West CoastC49318
13:440h35
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
14:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Avanti West CoastC49313
12:440h35
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
13:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£141One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Avanti West CoastC49308
11:440h35
Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£141One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
53 km
Average train duration
53m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Train providers
3
Fastest train
35m
First train
00:05
Last train
23:35
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent from £4 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Train information from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £4
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 6 a day

Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Three companies operate the train route from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, providing approximately 79 trains a day. The journey takes between 38 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the train company, and the day of the week (with slower trips over weekends and on holidays). All trains travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester arrive at Manchester Piccadilly.

Which train companies travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

Three train companies operate on the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester route. Travellers can choose from services by Virgin Rail, Northern and Cross Country. Virgin Rail and Cross Country are usually the fastest, offering shorter journey times. Northern rail takes a slower route.

How long is the train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

The average journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly takes 52 minutes, and covers 32 miles. The fastest time for a journey is 38 minutes. The journey time can be longer on weekends and holidays - up to approximately 1.5 or 2 hours. Journeys are direct, and require no changes.

How many trains are there from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

Three to four trains depart from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester each hour with times spread throughout the day, well into the late evening. An average weekday sees 79 trains per day travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to the Manchester Piccadilly station. A regular service continues through the weekend.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

Departure train station: The Stoke-on-Trent station is situated in an historic Victorian building. Opposite the station entrance is a statue of Josiah Wedgwood, the 18th century potter. The station is approximately one mile from the town centre, and is accessible via public transport. A full range of facilities are available, including wifi, shops and refreshment facilities.

Arrival train station: All trains from Stoke-on-Trent run to Manchester's main train station, Manchester Piccadilly. This station is the major northern transport hub, and processes approximately 23 million passengers a year. A free Metroshuttle service is available from the station to various Manchester landmarks, such as the Salford Quays. A full range of facilities are available at the station, including access to public transport.

FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent 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
Cheap train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester is on average 38 min   for the 33 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester leaves at 23: 35.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3) or Avanti West Coast. There are 8 direct trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester you can take a train with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 35.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stoke-on-Trent, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent is worth doing with a journey time of 38 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester

Stoke-on-Trent
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
LongportParkingDiningAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Longport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Levenshulme
  • Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811

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