The average train between Manchester and Stone takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Stone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Stone. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Stone at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stone. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stone station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Manchester to Stone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Stone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Manchester to Stone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Stone is 64.2 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.