The average train between Stirling and Manchester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Stirling 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Stirling and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Stirling to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Stirling to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Stirling and Manchester is 312.9 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 4h 49m.