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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stirling is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stirling is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Stirling station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Stirling via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Stirling?

The distance between Manchester and Stirling is 256 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stirling without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 15m and costs £29 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Manchester to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stirling train from?

Manchester to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Stirling?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stirling is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 15m and costs £29 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Stirling bus arrive?

Manchester to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Stirling train arrive?

Manchester to Stirling train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stirling is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 581+ hotels available in Stirling.

Manchester to Stirling - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
4h 15m
£29–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus PM8 / ...
5h 6m
£24–51
Drive 229.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stirlingcar 229.3 mi
3h 52m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 17m
£63–148
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 29m
£32–139
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 50m
£66–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 13m
£73–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 9m
£45–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 19m
£58–199
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain
6h 16m
£102–246

Manchester to Stirling by train

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stirling via Haymarket in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 in around 5h 6m.

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