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Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 1:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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