How to travel from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Taxi-One

+ 8 others
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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Liverpool and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 20m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Stoke on Trent. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 1hr.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Liverpool to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£20($24)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
£8($9)
twice daily91km (57 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£145($170)
on demand92km (57 miles)
Drive
1hr
£16($19)
on demand92km (57 miles)

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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.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent