Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:22 View journey
Last train 20:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 40
Trains / day 105 View all
Cheapest journey AU$13.87 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 12m
Train operators 13

Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent take around 1 hour and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 40 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester Airport is scheduled to depart at around  04:34. The last departure is usually at around 20:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester Airport at around 04:22, with the last train leaving at around 20:10. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 105 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$13.87.

We think any time is a great time to visit Stoke-on-Trent, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Stoke-on-Trent.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent?

The journey between Manchester Airport and Stoke-on-Trent usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent?

The Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent train travel takes about 1 hour and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.

What are the Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Stoke-on-Trent leaving Manchester Airport at around 04:34 and the last train leaving at around 20:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester Airport at around 04:22, with the final departure at 20:10.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.