Bus and Coach from Paignton to Manchester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Paignton to Manchester

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

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Thursday

£23

Friday

Saturday

£24

Sunday

£17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 10m	00:05	Paignton	Central Coach Station	11:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 00:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
National Express	12h 20m	07:35	Paignton	Central Coach Station	19:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 07:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	12h 15m	10:25	Paignton	Central Coach Station	22:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 19/03/2026 10:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/03/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 10m	10:25	Paignton	Central Coach Station	22:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 10:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	11h 10m	00:05	Paignton	Central Coach Station	11:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 00:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
National Express	8h 55m	08:30	Paignton	Central Coach Station	17:25	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 10m	00:05	Paignton	Central Coach Station	11:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 00:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
National Express	12h 10m	10:25	Paignton	Central Coach Station	22:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 10:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	8h 55m	08:30	Paignton	Central Coach Station	17:25	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Paignton (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Paignton to Manchester is £17 on 22/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Paignton and Manchester

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Paignton to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Paignton and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Paignton to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Paignton and Manchester, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Paignton to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Paignton to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paignton to Manchester starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	8h 55m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Latest Coach	10:25
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	350.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Paignton to Manchester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Paignton for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

£23

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£24

Sunday 22/03

£17

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£24

Thursday 26/03

£22

Friday 27/03

£26

Saturday 28/03

Sunday 29/03

£31

Monday 30/03

Tuesday 31/03

£24

Wednesday 01/04

Thursday 02/04

Friday 03/04

£31

Saturday 04/04

Sunday 05/04

£21

Monday 06/04

£36

Tuesday 07/04

£18

Wednesday 08/04

£25

Thursday 09/04

£33

Friday 10/04

£27

Saturday 11/04

£29

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Paignton to Manchester

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

With a price starting from £17, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Paignton to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paignton to Manchester, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Paignton to Manchester

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 Paignton 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 bus from Paignton 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 Paignton to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Paignton to Manchester

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

National Express from Paignton to Manchester

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

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	8h 55m
Earliest Coach	00:05
Last Coach	10:25
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Paignton and Manchester

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

Central Coach Station

Dartmouth Road

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paignton to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Paignton to Manchester bus

How much does a Paignton - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Paignton - Manchester bus trip is available from £17 and takes 11h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Paignton to Manchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £37. 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 Paignton - Manchester route on average every day?

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

The quickest coach from Paignton to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 8h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Paignton to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Paignton at 00:05. 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 Paignton to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Paignton at 10:25. 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 Paignton - Manchester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Paignton 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: National Express.

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

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 Paignton 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 Paignton 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 Paignton to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Paignton and to Manchester

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