The average bus between Stroud and Manchester takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stroud to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Stroud and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stroud is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Hub and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stroud to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stroud station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Transport Hub station.
Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Stroud to Manchester bus tickets online with Stagecoach West and National Express.
The distance between Stroud and Manchester is 192.5 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Manchester Central Coach Station via Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 22m.