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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Islamic Centre and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Stirling to Manchester?

The distance between Stirling and Manchester is 256 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Manchester without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 49m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Stirling to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Manchester bus from?

Stirling to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Islamic Centre station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Manchester train from?

Stirling to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 49m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Stirling to Manchester bus arrive?

Stirling to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Manchester is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Stirling to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Manchester.

Stirling to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stirling to Manchester 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 Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 49m
£90–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 41m
£27–50
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Manchestercar 228.6 mi
3h 51m
£57–82
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 10m
£64–156
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 4m
£60–102
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 40m
£83–179
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 48m
£74–178
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h
£123–271

Stirling to Manchester by train

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islamic Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 5h 41m.

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