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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to HaymarkettrainDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 47m
    £58–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusM8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUkn30 / ...
    5h
    £22–51

  3. Drive 228.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Manchestercar228.5 mi
    3h 48m
    £56–81

  4. 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)planeGLA - MAN
    4h 51m
    £63–137

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to PrestontrainInverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgatetrainBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 3m
    £71–107

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    5h 9m
    £74–168

  7. 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)planeEDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 46m
    £72–172

  8. 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)planeABZ - MAN
    5h 14m
    £104–234

  9. 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)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 52m
    £59–161

Stirling to Manchester by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h.

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