The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Academy takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Academy. 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Academy. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Manchester Academy at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Academy. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Manchester Academy station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Academy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Academy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Academy is 51.2 km. The road distance is 66 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 35m.