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Which bus from Bath to Manchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bath to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £40
tomorrow
from £23
Monday
from £23
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £21
Thursday
from £20
Friday
from £17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 12:05 Bath Coach Station 19:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 6h 47m 14:53 Bath Coach Station 21:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 7h 1m 16:09 Bath Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £40
National Express 6h 45m 05:30 Bath Coach Station 12:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £46
National Express 7h 14m 13:06 Bath Coach Station 20:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 35m
      0
      15:05
      Bath
      Coach Station
      18:45
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 25m 06:45 Bath Coach Station 17:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
National Express 9h 20m 04:00 Bath Coach Station 13:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 8h 0m 18:15 Bath Coach Station 02:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 15m 12:05 Bath Coach Station 19:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 11h 10m 06:45 Bath Coach Station 17:55 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than £2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 9%
      7h 42m
      Bath
      9 km
      18:33
      Box
      Bus Stop
      02:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 30m 22:00 Bath Coach Station 11:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 13h 10m 22:00 Bath Coach Station 11:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £23
National Express 8h 0m 18:15 Bath Coach Station 02:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 10h 25m 06:45 Bath Coach Station 17:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 9h 20m 04:00 Bath Coach Station 13:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 17%
      9h 8m
      Bath
      9 km
      04:12
      Box
      Bus Stop
      13:20
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 40m
      0
      23:00
      Bath
      Coach Station
      03:20
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      06:15
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      08:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 14:50 Bath Coach Station 21:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 1m 16:09 Bath Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 51m 12:19 Bath Coach Station 19:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 34m 10:06 Bath Coach Station 17:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 33m 05:42 Bath Coach Station 13:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 20%
      8h 7m
      Bath
      9 km
      17:38
      Box
      Bus Stop
      01:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 51m 12:19 Bath Coach Station 19:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 50m 14:50 Bath Coach Station 21:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 1m 16:09 Bath Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 33m 05:42 Bath Coach Station 13:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 34m 10:06 Bath Coach Station 17:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 14:50 Bath Coach Station 21:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 1m 16:09 Bath Coach Station 23:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 51m 12:19 Bath Coach Station 19:10 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 33m 05:42 Bath Coach Station 13:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 7h 24m 13:06 Bath Coach Station 20:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 30%
      8h 7m
      Bath
      9 km
      17:38
      Box
      Bus Stop
      01:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 18:15 Bath Coach Station 02:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 33m 05:42 Bath Coach Station 12:15 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 10h 25m 06:45 Bath Coach Station 17:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £21
National Express 6h 50m 14:50 Bath Coach Station 21:40 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 11h 10m 06:45 Bath Coach Station 17:55 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 35%
      8h 2m
      Bath
      9 km
      16:23
      Box
      Bus Stop
      00:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bath to Manchester is £11 on 05/09/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bath and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bath to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Bath to Manchester. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Bath and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 39 coaches from Bath to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bath and Manchester, with 7 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Bath to Manchester

All facts for Bath to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 14 times by bus from Bath to Manchester in one click. Book your Bath to Manchester bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 6h 33m
Earliest Coach 05:30
Latest Coach 23:00
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 233.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bath to Manchester?

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bath for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/08/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 18/08
Tuesday 19/08
Wednesday 20/08
Thursday 21/08
Friday 22/08
Saturday 23/08
£40
Sunday 24/08
£26
Monday 25/08
£27
Tuesday 26/08
£20
Wednesday 27/08
£21
Thursday 28/08
£20
Friday 29/08
£17
Saturday 30/08
£19
Sunday 31/08
£18
Monday 01/09
£14
Tuesday 02/09
£19
Wednesday 03/09
£20
Thursday 04/09
£19
Friday 05/09
£11
Saturday 06/09
£18
Sunday 07/09
£16
Monday 08/09
£16
Tuesday 09/09
£20
Wednesday 10/09
£20
Thursday 11/09
£20
Friday 12/09
£16
Saturday 13/09
£19
Sunday 14/09

The cheapest time to travel from Bath to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bath to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bath to Manchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bath to Manchester, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Bath to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bath to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bath to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bath to Manchester are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bath to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bath to Manchester timetable.
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bath and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bath and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bath to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Bath to Manchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bath to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bath to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bath to Manchester bus

How much does a Bath Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bath Manchester bus trip is available from £11 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bath to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Bath Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bath to Manchester is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Bath take?

The quickest coach from Bath to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 6h 33m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bath to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Bath at 05:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bath to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Bath at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bath Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bath to Manchester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bath and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Bath?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bath Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bath Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bath to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bath to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bath and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bath and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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