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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Stirling?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses for the journey to Stirling from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 10m
$16
$36
2
Train
4h 2m
$36
$83
4
Flight
2h 45m
$46
$116
87

What is the cheapest way to reach Stirling from Manchester?

You can get to Stirling with just $16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Tuesday
from $59
Wednesday
from $46
Thursday
from $16
Friday
from $51
Saturday
from $52
Sunday
from $50
Monday
from $54

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    8h 40m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:20 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $59
  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 20m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    8:05 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $76
  • R Airlines
    5h 10m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • R Airlines
    5h 20m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $99

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 55m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    9:25 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $46
  • R Airlines
    13h 55m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:05 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $53
  • Ryanair
    5h 5m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:20 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $79
  • R Airlines
    4h 25m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $100

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:50 AM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:05 PM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 2m
    0
    12:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    4:26 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $36
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    6:59 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $54
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    29h 55m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    12:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $58
  • Ryanair
    16h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    8:50 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $64
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 10m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $69
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:10 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $76

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    8h 30m
    0
    10:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    6:55 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $51
  • Buzz
    10h 30m
    0
    8:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    6:55 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $53
  • Ryanair
    22h 40m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $56
  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 25m
    0
    9:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $59

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    14h 25m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $52
  • Buzz
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    8:00 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $72
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:05 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $75
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $100

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:20 AM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:20 PM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    10h 10m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $52
  • Ryanair
    4h 35m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $73
  • EasyJet Airline
    26h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    9:00 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $91
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 25m
    0
    8:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $108
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 38m
    0
    9:51 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    3:29 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $59
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 20m
    0
    11:29 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    3:49 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $79
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 42m
    0
    9:28 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    2:10 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $134
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    2:33 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $134

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    4h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    2:10 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $54
  • Buzz
    3h 40m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $54
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 5m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    9:35 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $82
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 20m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    2:10 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $88

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Stirling?

You can get to Stirling from Manchester in just 2h 45m with a Flight from R Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 2h 55m
Wednesday
from 4h 25m
Thursday
from 2h 50m
Friday
from 3h 10m
Saturday
from 2h 45m
Sunday
from 3h 25m
Monday
from 3h 20m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 55m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    9:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $123
  • British Airways
    4h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $130
  • British Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:45 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $135
  • R Airlines
    5h 10m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $97

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • R Airlines
    4h 25m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • British Airways
    4h 40m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $130
  • Ryanair
    5h 5m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:20 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $79
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 30m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $129

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • R Airlines
    2h 50m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $134
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 35m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $242
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 10m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    2:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $69
  • British Airways
    6h 20m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    3:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $127
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 2m
    0
    12:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    4:26 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $36
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    6:59 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $54
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:50 AM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:05 PM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    3h 10m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 15m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    9:25 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $98
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $64
  • British Airways
    5h 55m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $195

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    2h 45m
    0
    7:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $149
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $120
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:05 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $75
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 10m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $100

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 25m
    0
    8:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $108
  • British Airways
    4h 0m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:45 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $134
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:20 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $118
  • Ryanair
    4h 35m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    1:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $73
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    2:33 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $134
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 20m
    0
    11:29 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    3:49 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $79
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 42m
    0
    9:28 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    2:10 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $134
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 38m
    0
    9:51 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    3:29 PM
    Stirling
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $59
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:20 AM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:20 PM
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $60

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 20m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    2:10 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $88
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 25m
    0
    8:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:30 AM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $110
  • Buzz
    3h 40m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from $54
  • Ryanair
    4h 5m
    0
    10:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    2:10 PM
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $54
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Stirling

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Stirling?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Stirling you will be arriving at Forth Valley College, Goosecroft Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Stirling from Manchester? With 10 connections between 3 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Stirling, you can pay as low as $16 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from R Airlines: you will get to Stirling in just 2h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Stirling are EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and Aer Lingus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Stirling is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Cornton Vale, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Glasgow Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Stirling?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Stirling, are EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and Aer Lingus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Aer Lingus and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Stirling

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Stirling. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Stirling

How can I reach Stirling from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Stirling from Manchester.

How far is Stirling from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Stirling is 194.3 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Stirling?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 53 kgs, and a flight 77 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Stirling?

You can get to Stirling with just $16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Stirling?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Stirling in just 2h 45m with a Flight from R Airlines.

More routes to Manchester and to Stirling

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Stirling. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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