4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Manchester
Cheapest price on Oct 20
€71
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€98
Fastest journey on Oct 20
4 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
4 h 44 m
Trains on Oct 20
6
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Manchester will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
It's difficult to get from Stirling to Manchester without transferring at least once.
W34060+
W83089+
P285078:34 AM7h35Stirling station (STG)4:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€711One-way2 transfers- W82787+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33970+P242378:28 AM5h05Stirling station (STG)1:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€711One-way3 transfers - W33970+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W82787+L892628:28 AM5h05Stirling station (STG)1:33 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€901One-way3 transfers
C02006+
G15907+W830708:10 AM5h08Stirling station (STG)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€1151One-way2 transfers
C00578+G898858:48 AM4h03Stirling station (STG)12:51 PMDeansgate (DGT)€1181One-way1 transfer
- C00578+G898858:48 AM4h03Stirling station (STG)12:51 PMDeansgate (DGT)€1181One-way1 transfer
- W33933+W84903+L870628:04 AM4h18Stirling station (STG)12:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€1251One-way2 transfers
- W33970+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W82787+L892628:28 AM5h05Stirling station (STG)1:33 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€901One-way3 transfers
- W82787+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+W33970+P242378:28 AM5h05Stirling station (STG)1:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€711One-way3 transfers
- C02006+G15907+W830708:10 AM5h08Stirling station (STG)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€1151One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Manchester
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Trains from Stirling to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 313 km distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 313 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Stirling to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33933+L87062+W84903 | 8:04 AM Stirling station (STG) | 4h18 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| C02006+W83070+G15907 | 8:10 AM Stirling station (STG) | 5h08 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33970+L89262+W82787+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:28 AM Stirling station (STG) | 5h05 | 1:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
| W33970+P24237+W82787+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:28 AM Stirling station (STG) | 5h05 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
| W34060+P28507+W83089 | 8:34 AM Stirling station (STG) | 7h35 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
| C00578+G89885 | 8:48 AM Stirling station (STG) | 4h03 | 12:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Stirling to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stirling to Manchester
Most Stirling to Manchester trains use the Stirling to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Stirling and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stirling station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Stirling from Stirling city centre
Stirling train station facilities and services
Stirling has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stirling.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stirling. ATMs are available at Stirling.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stirling. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stirling: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stirling: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stirling: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Manchester station do trains from Stirling arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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