The average bus between Tunstall and Manchester takes 2h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tunstall 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 every 4 hours between Tunstall and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tunstall is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Tunstall to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Tunstall station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Tunstall to Manchester bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Tunstall to Manchester bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Tunstall and Manchester is 46.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 35m.