The average bus between Manchester and Tunstall takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Tunstall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Tunstall. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Tunstall at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Tunstall? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Tunstall. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Parsonage Street station via Stoke-on-Trent station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Manchester to Tunstall bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Tunstall bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at Parsonage Street station.
The distance between Manchester and Tunstall is 46.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Parsonage Street via Stoke-on-Trent and bus station in around 1h 47m.