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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Manchester Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 41 km
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1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h44 | 08:54 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:55 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h20 | 09:15 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 09:49 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h11 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 13:20. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 13:20 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport
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- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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