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 24 miles 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 1h.
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 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 8 miles 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 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stoke-on-Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 136 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stoke-on-Trent takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles. Stoke-on-Trent’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stoke-on-Trent
Where to stay in Stoke-on-Trent
Average rates range from around £90 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 £40 per day, on average, or £81 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, 13% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Stoke-on-Trent is Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Stoke-on-Trent
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
£36/day
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
£38/day