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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Arena takes 1h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Arena. 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 23m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Arena bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Arena. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Manchester Arena at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Arena? 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.

Map of how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Arena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

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.

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