Bus and Coach from Manchester to Alicante: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Alicante

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Alicante from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

£235

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

£197

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	56h 11m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:10	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£235	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 23:59:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £235 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 11m
FlixBus	44h 55m	14:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	12:15	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£254	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:20:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £254 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
FlixBus	42h 15m	17:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:15	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£283	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £283 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Alicante via Birmingham, you can save more than £27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  59h 25m
  
  0
  
  20:45
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  22:55
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  48h 10m
  
  0
  
  08:00
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  09:10
  
  Alicante
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £201
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £201 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
Travel time is 16h 10m longer, but you will save £27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	50h 10m	06:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:10	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:00:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £197 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 10m
FlixBus	49h 50m	06:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	09:10	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£197	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:20:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £197 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 50m
FlixBus	44h 55m	14:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	12:15	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£203	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:20:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 55m
FlixBus	43h 45m	15:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:15	Alicante	Coach Station	Economy	£207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 15:30:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £207 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Alicante via Bordeaux, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  53h 45m
  
  0
  
  14:00
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  16:40
  
  Bordeaux
  Pessac Centre Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £116
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:00:00 to Pessac Centre Bus Stop, Bordeaux (France) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
- Busbud
  
  15h 30m
  
  0
  
  05:15
  
  Bordeaux
  Saint Jean Train Station
  
  20:45
  
  Alicante
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £59
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Saint Jean Train Station, Bordeaux (France) at 26/12/2025 05:15:00 to Coach Station, Alicante (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Travel time is 9h 0m longer, but you will save £22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Alicante is £146 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Alicante

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Alicante are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Manchester to Alicante. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Manchester and Alicante.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 coaches from Manchester to Alicante, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Alicante, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Alicante

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Manchester to Alicante in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Alicante starting from £146!

Cheapest Bus	£146
Fastest Bus	43h 15m
Earliest Coach	14:20
Latest Coach	15:30
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	1,688.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Alicante

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Alicante: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£222

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£197

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£248

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£243

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Alicante

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Alicante, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £197, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Alicante. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £222.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Alicante, with £195. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £233.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Alicante

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Alicante in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Alicante, 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 Manchester to Alicante are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Alicante

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Alicante from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Alicante

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

Cheapest Price	£197
Fastest Coach	43h 15m
Earliest Coach	14:20
Last Coach	15:30
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Alicante

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Alicante.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Coach Station

Muelle Poniente s/n

San Isidro - Albatera - Catral

Cruce San Juan

Elche Av/Elx Av Train Station

Plaza de la Coruña

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Alicante

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Alicante? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Alicante? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Alicante bus

How much does a Manchester - Alicante coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Alicante bus trip is available from £146 and takes 51h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Alicante is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £146 to £283. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Alicante is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Alicante from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Alicante is provided by FlixBus and takes 43h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £283. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Alicante?

The earliest bus to Alicante departs from Manchester at 14:20. 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 Manchester to Alicante?

The latest bus to Alicante departs from Manchester at 15:30. 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 Manchester - Alicante route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alicante?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Alicante 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 Manchester Alicante 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 Manchester to Alicante on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Alicante?

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 3 daily trips between Manchester and Alicante. 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 Manchester to Alicante?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Manchester and Alicante 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 Manchester to Alicante

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Alicante

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