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The cheapest and fastest buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 22

Cheapest price

$7

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

48 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

41 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Manchester Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 41 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .

On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM0h55
    Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    1:15 PMManchester, Airport
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:15 AM0h55
    Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    11:10 AMManchester, Airport
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 AM0h50
    Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    5:25 AMManchester, Airport
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM0h45
    Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    5:00 AMManchester, Airport
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:05 PM0h50
    Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
    8:55 PMManchester, Airport
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 25 miles (41 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$6

Average price

Cheapest

$14

Average price

$10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 35m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

Northern Rail

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is a bus with an average price of $6 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport:

A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport costing on average $14 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $6 (€6) compared to roughly $10 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 1h 5m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:15AM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:15AM
Arrival Time
03:00AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55AM
Arrival Time
04:45AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:15AM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:35AM
Arrival Time
05:25AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55AM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
Northern Rail
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
01:39PM
Duration
3h09
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
01:15PM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:05PM
Arrival Time
07:55PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$6
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:05PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:45PM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$5

Live departures

Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h55
6:55 PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:05 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h50
8:55 PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:45 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h50
9:35 PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, July 22
FlixBusFlixBus2:15 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h45
3:00 AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:15 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h45
5:00 AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:35 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h50
5:25 AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4244:55 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h50
5:45 AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:15 AM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h55
11:10 AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:20 PM Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
0h55
1:15 PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport buses with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer buses services from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.

Why book with Omio vs National Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport

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Buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by train.

There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€4)
Distance
25 miles (41 km)
Average bus duration
1h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$5 (€5)
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
1:15 AM
Last bus
8:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€4)

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€5)
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€14)
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport can start from as little as $5 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is $6 (€6) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is 45m to travel the 25 miles (41 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport leaves at 1:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport leaves at 8:45 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Manchester Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Manchester Airport from Stoke-on-Trent is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport for bus company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport with the following bus company: National Express, FlixBus.
Since neither Stoke-on-Trent nor Manchester Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular bus stations from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport

Most Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airport buses use the Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Stoke-on-Trent
Arrival bus stations in Manchester
Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
City-centre transport

Getting to Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station from Stoke-on-Trent city centre

Bus23, 40A · 11m · every ~5 min
218 · 13m
21, 25, 23, 40A · 14m · every ~23 min

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