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Cheap coach tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£8

Average

£10

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

Cheapest

15:501h10

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

17:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

04:202h30

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

06:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

19:451h15

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

21:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

04:551h10

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

06:05Manchester, Coach Station

£141One-way

0 changes

Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	04:20 Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station	2h30	06:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX424 National ExpressNX424	04:55 Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station	1h10	06:05 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:50 Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station	1h10	17:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:45 Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station	1h15	21:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 10 m

Average

1 h 31 m

Buses per day

Distance

53 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

15:501h10

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

17:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

Fastest

04:551h10

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

06:05Manchester, Coach Station

£141One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

19:451h15

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

21:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

04:202h30

Stoke-On-Trent, Bus Station

06:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£81One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Buses from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by train.

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.

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £3

Distance

53 km

Average bus duration

1h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£6

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 10m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £3

Coach companies: FlixBus, Northern Rail (3) and Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Find the best coaches to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Northern Rail (3) and Bus from £2. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £2
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Coach information from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 53 min
Cheapest Price: £4
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 6 a day

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £13

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 35 min
Cheapest Price: £6
Virgin Trains frequency: 9 a day

Coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

Coaches from the Potteries town of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire to the city of Manchester run at most times of the day, catering to morning, afternoon and evening travellers and usually accomplishing the 40-mile journey in 90 minutes or less. However, as services are often spread thinly with several hours between departures, it's a good idea to check ahead to avoid a long wait.

Which coach companies travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

National Express covers the route between these cities, as well as connecting many other towns in the north of England.

How long is the coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

The quickest coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester take around 75 minutes, while the slowest generally add another 35 minutes or so to the travel time. Most journeys, though, take an hour and a half or less. All services are direct, with no switching of coaches needed.

How many coaches are there from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

Coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester leave eight times a day, distributed unevenly from just after rush hour to slightly before midnight. Departure times are irregular, with the main clusters in the morning and early evening and a long gap in services around lunchtime. A similar pattern continues throughout the week, including Saturday and Sunday.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?

Departure bus station: Coaches to Manchester leave from Stoke-on-Trent's city-centre bus station, which is less than 10 years old and cost over £15 million, so it can be counted upon to have up to date amenities. It's part of a development that includes a wide range of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities. First Bus services run every five minutes or so to and from Fenton, Burslem, Longton and other destinations, plus there's a shuttle to the Bet365 football stadium on match days.

Arrival bus station: Manchester coach station is on Chorlton Street, just minutes on foot from Piccadilly railway station. In the immediate vicinity, there's a choice of tram stops connecting the station to the airport, the university and the Manchester suburbs. The Palace and Royal Exchange Theatres, the Bridgewater Hall concert venue, Albert Square with its Gothic architecture and lots of restaurants, bars, hotels and other key tourist attractions are all within an easy stroll.

FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester is on average 1 h 10 min for the 33 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester with FlixBus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester coach with FlixBus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester by coach is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester

Stoke-on-Trent

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester.

Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station