Stoke-on-Trent travel guide
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With a population of 260 419, Stoke-on-Trent is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stoke-on-Trent deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Stoke-on-Trent
Activities
Where to Eat in Stoke-on-Trent
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloom Hanley (29 Piccadilly, Hanley) and La Villa Verde (Cheadle Road) are great picks.
When to visit Stoke-on-Trent
How to Get to Stoke-on-Trent
Plane
Although Stoke-on-Trent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 39 km from Stoke-on-Trent. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stoke-on-Trent, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 12 km from the city centre, Stoke-on-Trent Alsager is the busiest station in Stoke-on-Trent. Another popular train station is Stoke-on-Trent, located 0.5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stoke-on-Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 218 km from Stoke-on-Trent. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stoke-on-Trent, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stoke-on-Trent takes 105 km and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km. Stoke-on-Trent’s bus station is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stoke-on-Trent
Where to stay in Stoke-on-Trent
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stoke-on-Trent
Most booked hotels in Stoke-on-Trent
Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent
Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stoke-on-Trent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Stoke-on-Trent is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Stoke-on-Trent
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
£35/day
Compact estate car
4 adults, 2 Bags
£42/day