What is the cheapest way to get from Stirling to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Stirling to Manchester?

The distance between Stirling and Manchester is 256 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Manchester without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Stirling to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Stirling to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Manchester bus from?

Stirling to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Manchester train from?

Stirling to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stirling to Manchester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Stirling to Manchester bus arrive?

Stirling to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Manchester train arrive?

Stirling to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Manchester is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Stirling to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Stirling to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stirling to Manchester?

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Stirling to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 48m
£87–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 35m
£27–45
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Manchestercar 228.5 mi
3h 50m
£57–82
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)plane EDI - MAN
5h 1m
£71–181
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 4m
£83–135
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)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 46m
£86–194
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)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 50m
£74–177
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)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 4m
£129–307

Stirling to Manchester by train

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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