How to travel from Belfast to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Stoke on Trent is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Belfast to Stoke on Trent by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stoke on Trent → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Crewe.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Stoke on Trent
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Stoke on Trent by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Belfast and Stoke on Trent is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Belfast and Stoke on Trent by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Stoke on Trent is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Stoke on Trent
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 1h 60m | £135($160) | hourly | 354km (220 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 2h 20m | £95($115) | hourly | 324km (201 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 2h 25m | £89($105) | hourly | 403km (250 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 2h 35m | £125($150) | hourly | 453km (281 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 2h 50m | £100($115) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 2h 60m | £125($145) | hourly | 500km (311 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), train | 3h 30m | £155($180) | hourly | 436km (271 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 15m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 320km (199 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 9hrs | £155($185) | 6 times a week | 661km (410 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 9h 45m | £190($220) | every 20 mins | 483km (300 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 50m | £51($60) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7hrs | £74($87) | every 4 hours | 498km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Stoke on Trent
Train operators
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Airports near Stoke on Trent
The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent