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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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m 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 $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:34 AM3h47Stirling1:21 PMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 9:34 AM3h47Stirling1:21 PMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 9:34 AM3h47Stirling1:21 PMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6:29 AM3h52Stirling10:21 AMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
- 8:28 AM3h53Stirling12:21 PMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
- 5:21 AM4h00Stirling9:21 AMManchester$1401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Manchester:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Manchester costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, Gooscroft Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
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