All about buses to Manchester
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Manchester? Compare all 7 coach companies to Manchester and find out departure and arrival times, all 45 coach stations in Manchester, travel times and of course the best prices for the 796 daily buses to Manchester.
Cheap bus tickets to Manchester
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National Express1h 40m006:35LiverpoolOld Swan08:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Old Swan, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 06/06/2025 06:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/06/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus1h 10m006:20LeedsBus Station07:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 06/06/2025 06:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/06/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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TransPennine Express2h 48m000:54LeedsMorley Train Station03:42ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Morley Train Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/06/2025 00:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/06/2025 03:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 48m
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Avanti West Coast4h 59m016:40GlasgowCentral Station21:39ManchesterSwinton Station0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 16:40:00 to Swinton Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 21:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 59m
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FlixBus8h 35m012:00PlymouthCoach Station20:35ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 04/06/2025 12:00:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/06/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Scottish Citylink5h 15m010:55GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station16:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 04/06/2025 10:55:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/06/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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CrossCountry4h 53m005:20BristolTemple Meads Station10:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/06/2025 05:20:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/06/2025 10:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 53m
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National Express10h 45m009:45PlymouthCoach Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 04/06/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/06/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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National Express9h 15m012:25PlymouthCoach Station21:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 04/06/2025 12:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/06/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m008:30WolverhamptonCentral Station10:46ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 08:30:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 10:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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CrossCountry2h 21m009:27WolverhamptonCentral Station11:48ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 09:27:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 21m
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TransPennine Express5h 20m007:40EdinburghWaverley Station13:00ManchesterCastlefield0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 07:40:00 to Castlefield, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Southern4h 42m006:13LondonCoulsdon South10:55ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from Coulsdon South, London (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 06:13:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 42m
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Southern5h 22m008:27SouthamptonSwanwick Train Station13:49ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from Swanwick Train Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 08/06/2025 08:27:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/06/2025 13:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £161 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 22m
Cheap train tickets to Manchester
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TransPennine Express0h 45m006:26HuddersfieldCentral Station07:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) at 05/06/2025 06:26:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/06/2025 07:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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East Midlands Railway0h 46m019:51LiverpoolLime Street Station20:37ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 06/06/2025 19:51:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/06/2025 20:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
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CrossCountry1h 33m007:26BirminghamNew Street Train Station08:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 07/06/2025 07:26:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/06/2025 08:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 33m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m005:45BristolTemple Meads Station10:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Temple Meads Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 09/06/2025 05:45:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/06/2025 10:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
Cheap Carpooling to Manchester
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m018:10Wolverhampton19:20Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 05/06/2025 18:10:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/06/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m016:30Bristol19:20Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bristol (United Kingdom) at 05/06/2025 16:30:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/06/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Manchester over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Manchester which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Manchester.
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We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.Do you already know when you will return from Manchester? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are travelling with you to Manchester and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.
By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Manchester.All bus stops in Manchester
FAQs about the bus route to Manchester
Is there a direct coach to Manchester?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Manchester depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Manchester. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Manchester?
Depending on which provider you travel to Manchester with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Manchester have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Manchester on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Manchester?
There is a total of 45 coach stops in Manchester. Most coaches stop at Coach Station. Check out our map of Manchester to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Manchester?
There are 7 coach providers going to Manchester: National Express, FlixBus, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Scottish Citylink and Southern
How can I find the best coach deals to Manchester?
Find the best ticket deals to Manchester easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Manchester?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Manchester. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Manchester, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Manchester
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes 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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- Bus from Southampton to Manchester
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Airport Transfers to Manchester
Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Manchester
Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to Manchester.
Cities near Manchester
Cities in and around Manchester, such as Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Manchester with Bradford, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent and many other places via public transport or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport buses to and from nearby airports, such as Leeds Bradford Airport, Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.