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Which bus from Inverness to Manchester is the best?

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

today
£67
tomorrow
£44
Friday
£36
Saturday
£28
Sunday
£41
Monday
£21
Tuesday
£45

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 9h 40m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
Scottish Citylink 9h 10m 18:10 Inverness Coach Station 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £44
Scottish Citylink 9h 40m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
Scottish Citylink 9h 10m 18:10 Inverness Coach Station 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £36
Scottish Citylink 9h 40m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
Scottish Citylink 9h 10m 18:10 Inverness Coach Station 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
Scottish Citylink 9h 40m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
Scottish Citylink 9h 10m 18:10 Inverness Coach Station 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £41
Scottish Citylink 9h 40m 06:10 Inverness Coach Station 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
Scottish Citylink 9h 10m 18:10 Inverness Coach Station 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 16:50 Inverness Coach Station 02:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Inverness to Manchester via Perth, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      16:50
      Inverness
      Coach Station
      19:30
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      20:05
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Inverness to Manchester is £15 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Inverness 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Inverness to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Inverness and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Inverness to Manchester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Inverness and Manchester, with 5 offers.

All facts for Inverness to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Scottish Citylink and FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Inverness to Manchester in one click. Book your Inverness to Manchester bus ticket starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 9h 10m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Latest Coach 16:50
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 461.6 km
Coach Companies Scottish Citylink and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Inverness to Manchester?

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Inverness for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
£67
Thursday 18/12
£67
Friday 19/12
£67
Saturday 20/12
£67
Sunday 21/12
£67
Monday 22/12
£21
Tuesday 23/12
£45
Wednesday 24/12
£36
Thursday 25/12
£39
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12
£32
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£33
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
£30
Friday 02/01
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
£19
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£17
Saturday 10/01
£15
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Inverness to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Inverness to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Inverness to Manchester. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Inverness to Manchester, with £21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £66.

How to save money travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Inverness to Manchester timetable.

FlixBus from Inverness to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Inverness to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 9h 50m
Earliest Coach 16:50
Last Coach 16:50
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025
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 Inverness and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Inverness 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 Inverness to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Inverness to Manchester.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Inverness 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 Inverness to Manchester bus

How much does a Inverness Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Inverness Manchester bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £67. 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 Inverness Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Inverness to Manchester is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Inverness take?

The quickest coach from Inverness to Manchester is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 9h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £67. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Inverness to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Inverness at 06:10. 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 Inverness to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Inverness at 16:50. 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 Inverness Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Inverness to Manchester can travel with Scottish Citylink 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 Inverness and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Inverness 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: Scottish Citylink and FlixBus.

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

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 Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Inverness to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Inverness and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Inverness to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Inverness and Manchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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