What is the travel distance from Stirling to Manchester?

Stirling and Manchester are 195 miles (314 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stirling to Manchester?

The majority of buses traveling from Stirling to Manchester start their journey at Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2) and wind up at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ordsall Hall, Coronation Street The Tour, Chill Factore, National Football Museum and Play Factore.

Bus Stirling to Manchester from $25 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Stirling to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	5h 30m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:02am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	7h 53m	4:55pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	9:02am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	7h 8m	4:10pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	6h 30m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)	5h 30m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Stirling to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $61	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stirling and Manchester?

Stops in Stirling

A
Stirling Bus Station (Stance 2)
Goosecroft Rd (Stance 2), Stirling FK8, UK
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B
Stirling Bus Stop
50A Murray Pl, Stirling FK8 2BX, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stirling to Manchester by bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stirling to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $25 for a bus ticket from Stirling to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-27.