The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester is 53.1 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route.