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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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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

Stoke-on-Trent in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stoke-on-Trent in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stoke-on-Trent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stoke-on-Trent takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles. Stoke-on-Trent’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

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 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stoke-on-Trent, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stoke-on-Trent takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles. Stoke-on-Trent’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stoke-on-Trent

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stoke-on-Trent

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stoke-on-Trent

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stoke-on-Trent

Most booked hotels in Stoke-on-Trent

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The Bear's Paw
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Stone House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke on Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Stafford
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent

Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stoke-on-Trent, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stoke-on-Trent, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Stoke-on-Trent

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Mini

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Economy
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