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Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Coach Timetable
Coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester. Traveling by coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester usually takes around one hour and 19 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 33 mi (53 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | HUF 2,498.33 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6 | 1h 20m | HUF 3,134.63 |
| National Express | 1 | 1h 10m | HUF 5,448.76 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 20 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book National Express from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester from HUF 5,402. There are 1 National Express schedules from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Manchester. In Stoke-on-Trent, National Express departs to Manchester from Hanley Bus Station and no other station. In Manchester, National Express arrives at Manchester Coach Station and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Manchester in 1 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Manchester.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester
The coach takes an average of one hour and 19 minutes to cover the 33 miles from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Manchester at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 03:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester; ticket prices start at HUF 8,703.95.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Stoke-on-Trent?
Main departure station: Hanley Bus Station
Most coaches depart from the main station in Stoke-on-Trent.
All coach stations in Stoke-on-Trent:
Hanley Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Coaches arrive in Manchester at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Manchester:
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Moss Ln East
Manchester Coach Station
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