How much does a train ticket cost from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is 46m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Northern , CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

The earliest train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:36.

Which is the best train operator from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:55	Stoke-on-Trent	55m	16:50	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:44	Stoke-on-Trent	35m	16:19	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:20	Stoke-on-Trent	39m	07:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:25	Stoke-on-Trent	59m	08:24	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:46	Stoke-on-Trent	39m	08:25	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:54	Stoke-on-Trent	56m	08:50	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Stoke-on-Trent	35m	09:19	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:21	Stoke-on-Trent	38m	07:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:27	Stoke-on-Trent	38m	09:05	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	15:55	Stoke-on-Trent	55m	16:50	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:54	Stoke-on-Trent	43m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:44	Stoke-on-Trent	35m	16:19	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	09:54	Stoke-on-Trent	43m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:22	Stoke-on-Trent	39m	11:01	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:22	Stoke-on-Trent	39m	11:01	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

34 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £21	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £56	Average duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is 46m, covering a distance of 25 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Northern, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
The earliest train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:36.
Which is the best train operator from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£7

10/12

£8

Today

£8

12/12

£7

13/12

£6

14/12

£14

15/12

£5

16/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £52 for a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually 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.