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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tunstall is to bus via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Tunstall is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Tunstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Tunstall. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Parsonage Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Tunstall?

The distance between Manchester and Tunstall is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Tunstall without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £4 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Manchester to Tunstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Tunstall bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Tunstall?

The best way to get from Manchester to Tunstall is to train which takes 58 min and costs £4 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus via Stoke-on-Trent, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Tunstall bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Tunstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Tunstall is 35 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Manchester to Tunstall.

Where can I stay near Tunstall?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Tunstall.

Manchester to Tunstall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Tunstall by train, bus, 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 KidsgroveManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
58 min
£4–18
Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-TrentUk980 / ...
1h 40m
£5–10
Drive 34.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Tunstall34.4 mi
57 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Tunstall34.4 mi
57 min
£80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk076 / ...
1h 40m
£5–10

Manchester to Tunstall by train and bus

112Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 33.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrove hourly. Tickets cost £4–18 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent every 3 hours. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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