What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Hanley?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Hanley is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Hanley?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Hanley is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Hanley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Hanley?

The distance between Manchester and Hanley is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Hanley without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Hanley without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Hanley?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Manchester to Hanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Hanley bus from?

Manchester to Hanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Hanley?

The best way to get from Manchester to Hanley is to train which takes 40 min and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £19 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Hanley bus arrive?

Manchester to Hanley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Hanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Hanley is 37 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Manchester to Hanley.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Hanley?

Book your Manchester to Hanley bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hanley?

There are 1120+ hotels available in Hanley.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Hanley?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Hanley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Hanley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Hanley by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
40 min
£13–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
1h 20m
£3–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Stoke-On-Trentrideshare 41.1 mi
1h 10m
£4–5
Drive 36.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Hanleycar 36.7 mi
1h 4m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Hanleytaxi 36.7 mi
1h 4m
£85–110

Manchester to Hanley by train and bus

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40 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 33 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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