How far is Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by coach?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester by coach is approximately 33 miles (54 km).

What is the best way to go from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester without a car?

You can travel to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	22:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	22:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 5m	23:40	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	22:00	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:45	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	50m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 10m	06:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:35	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 35m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:55	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	50m	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	12:25	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	1h 15m	13:40	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

34 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £23	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £58	Average duration43m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29708 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £12

National Express Stoke-on-Trent Manchester recent customer reviews

It was a very good service. At the beginning it was a bit confusing because there were some people who didn’t have bags to store who got on the bus without knowing that they needed to have their ticket checked, but the woman later spoke to them and explained this. I feel as though in the future, this should be explained beforehand.

Alys W.

19 January 2020

Bus was on time and comfortable. Coach park in Manchester was only a couple of minutes walk from the centre. A very comfortable and affordable way to travel.

Jill S.

16 December 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester?

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A - Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)

B - Stoke-On-Trent

C - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent

D - Stoke on Trent

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by coach?
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester by coach is approximately 33 miles (54 km).
What is the best way to go from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester without a car?
You can travel to Manchester from Stoke-on-Trent by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

£5

11/11

£5

Today

£5

13/11

£5

14/11

£6

15/11

£5

16/11

£6

17/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £13 for a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.