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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Bath from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £21
tomorrow
from £20
Friday
from £23
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £21
Monday
Tuesday
from £20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 41m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:26
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    05:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:50
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    14:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    00:55
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    15:50
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 57m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:27
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    14:20
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    00:55
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    14:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    00:55
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 57m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:27
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 27m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    20:45
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:50
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 57m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    14:27
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 27m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bath via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 53m
      0
      17:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      19:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 33m
      0
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      23:33
      Bath
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 2m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    05:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:50
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    20:45
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    00:55
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    06:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:20
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:45
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 41m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:26
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 54m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:54
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 14m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:54
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    6h 52m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:52
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 19m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:49
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bath via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      00:20
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      02:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 15m
      0
      05:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      09:15
      Bath
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 2h 3m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 27m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    15:57
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 1m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:01
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 24m
    0
    11:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:54
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 11m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:41
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Bath
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bath via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 0m
      0
      16:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      18:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      3h 40m
      0
      19:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      22:40
      Bath
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save £2

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bath

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bath are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Manchester to Bath. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Manchester and Bath.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 coaches from Manchester to Bath, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bath, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bath

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bath in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bath starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 6h 44m
Earliest Coach 04:10
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 233.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bath

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Bath: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/05/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
Wednesday 28/05
£21
Thursday 29/05
£20
Friday 30/05
£23
Saturday 31/05
£16
Sunday 01/06
£21
Monday 02/06
£20
Tuesday 03/06
£20
Wednesday 04/06
£20
Thursday 05/06
£10
Friday 06/06
£20
Saturday 07/06
£21
Sunday 08/06
£21
Monday 09/06
£15
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£20
Thursday 12/06
£21
Friday 13/06
£21
Saturday 14/06
£12
Sunday 15/06
£20
Monday 16/06
£20
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
£9
Thursday 19/06
£9
Friday 20/06
£20
Saturday 21/06
£14
Sunday 22/06

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bath

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bath, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bath. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bath, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Bath

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 Bath 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 Bath, 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 Bath are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bath

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

National Express from Manchester to Bath

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Bath:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 6h 44m
Earliest Coach 04:10
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 23/05/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Bath

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 9h 55m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 23/05/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bath

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

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 Manchester to Bath? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Bath.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bath

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Bath bus

How much does a Manchester - Bath coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bath bus trip is available from £16 and takes 10h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Bath is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £62. 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 - Bath route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bath 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 Bath from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bath is provided by National Express and takes 6h 44m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bath?

The earliest bus to Bath departs from Manchester at 04:10. 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 Manchester to Bath?

The latest bus to Bath departs from Manchester at 23:40. 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 - Bath route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Bath 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 Manchester and Bath?

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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