Bus and Coach from Manchester to Barcelona: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Barcelona

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

today

£115

tomorrow

£182

Monday

Tuesday

£142

Wednesday

£68

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 40m	18:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:20:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
FlixBus	40h 15m	18:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:20:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 15m
FlixBus	34h 15m	17:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	04:15	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:00:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	34h 40m	17:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	04:40	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:00:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £129 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
FlixBus	34h 36m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 23:59:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 36m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 1m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:59:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 1m
FlixBus	34h 36m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£182	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:59:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 36m
FlixBus	32h 10m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 02:50:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £185 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 10m
FlixBus	31h 45m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 02:50:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	36h 10m	17:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	06:10	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 17:00:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 45m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 02:50:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £142 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
FlixBus	32h 10m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 02:50:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £143 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 10m
FlixBus	34h 40m	00:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 00:20:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
FlixBus	34h 15m	00:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:35	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 00:20:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	35h 1m	23:59	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:59:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £157 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Barcelona via Birmingham, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  43h 0m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  18:10
  
  Birmingham
  Brunel Street
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:00:00 to Brunel Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  30h 10m
  
  0
  
  04:50
  
  Birmingham
  Great Charles St Queensway
  
  12:00
  
  Barcelona
  Sants Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £110
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 04:50:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Travel time is 10h 15m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	33h 40m	14:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	01:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:20:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 40m
FlixBus	34h 0m	14:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	01:00	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 14:00:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 26/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 0m
FlixBus	34h 45m	06:20	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	18:05	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:20:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 25/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 45m
FlixBus	35h 5m	06:00	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	18:05	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:00:00 to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 25/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
FlixBus	32h 10m	02:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	12:00	Barcelona	Sants Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 02:50:00 to Sants Coach Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Barcelona is £43 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Barcelona

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Manchester to Barcelona. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Manchester and Barcelona.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 coaches from Manchester to Barcelona, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Barcelona, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Barcelona

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Manchester to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Barcelona starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus	£43
Fastest Bus	32h 45m
Earliest Coach	14:00
Latest Coach	18:20
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	1,384.7 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Barcelona

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Barcelona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 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

Saturday 20/12

£115

Sunday 21/12

£182

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£142

Wednesday 24/12

£68

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£179

Sunday 28/12

£168

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

£73

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

£43

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Barcelona

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

With a price starting from £43, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Barcelona. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £168.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Barcelona, with £43. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £99.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Barcelona

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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona, 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 Barcelona are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Barcelona

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

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

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Coach Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Barcelona

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Barcelona bus

How much does a Manchester - Barcelona coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Barcelona bus trip is available from £43 and takes 34h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Barcelona is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £275. 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 - Barcelona route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Barcelona is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Barcelona from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Barcelona is provided by FlixBus and takes 32h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £186. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Barcelona?

The earliest bus to Barcelona departs from Manchester at 14:00. 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 Barcelona?

The latest bus to Barcelona departs from Manchester at 18:20. 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 - Barcelona route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Barcelona 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 Barcelona?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona on your planned travel date.

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

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 15 daily trips between Manchester and Barcelona. 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 Barcelona?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Manchester and Barcelona 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 Barcelona

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Barcelona

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