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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stirling to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Manchester:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $194 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Stirling to Manchester
How to get from Stirling to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM5h55Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM5h55Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA1479 · BA136812:15 PM3h30Glasgow International Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
Other options
W33251+
W43677+
C0201212:38 PM5h55Stirling station (STG)6:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$831One-way2 transfers- W33219+
W83197+
P2424112:08 PM4h26Stirling station (STG)4:34 PMDeansgate (DGT)$871One-way2 transfers - W33219+W83197+W4362812:08 PM4h25Stirling station (STG)4:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$951One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM6h05Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$681One-way1 transfer
- BA1489 · BA13785:50 PM3h35Glasgow International Airport9:25 PMManchester Airport$2071One-way1 transfer
- BA1489 · BA13805:50 PM4h45Glasgow International Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2071One-way1 transfer
- BA1457 · BA13806:10 PM4h25Edinburgh Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Manchester:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $194 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
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