There are 4 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 21m£47–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
5h 5m£16–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 58m£28–51Drive 141.6 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trentcar 141.6 mi
2h 56m£36–52
Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Stoke-on-Trent is 158 miles. The road distance is 142.4 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Middlesbrough to Stoke-on-Trent.
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