How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent start from $9. The average price for this route is around $11. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The average bus trip duration from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 33 miles (52 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

A bus trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Shudehill	1h 20m	1:30pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Shudehill	1h 20m	6:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Shudehill	1h 36m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	50m	1:35am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Manchester Airport	55m	9:50am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Shudehill	1h 20m	8:30am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	No tags

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

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stoke-on-Trent. 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$9 - $23	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $73	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A
Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)
Lichfield Street, Hanley Bus Stn, Stands A & B, Stoke-on-Trent ST1, United Kingdom
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B
Stoke-On-Trent
88 Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4, United Kingdom
C
Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent
Thompson Library, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2XE, UK
D
Stoke on Trent
Keele Motorway Services Area, Three Mile Ln, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5HG, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29740 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Manchester Stoke-on-Trent recent customer reviews

Only thing I enjoyed was that the driver was lovely. The coach was messy, alcohol bottles rolling everywhere and sticky stuff on floor

Julie X.

October 1, 2023

Very good service.

Evi V.

June 4, 2018

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent start from $9. The average price for this route is around $11. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
The average bus trip duration from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 33 miles (52 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
A bus trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$7

11/28

$14

Today

$7

11/30

$7

12/01

$6

12/02

$6

12/03

$6

12/04

$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $28 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually National Express 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.