Compare all timetables for the bus from Taunton to Manchester
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 9h 45m | 11:55 | Taunton | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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National Express | 8h 15m | 10:25 | Taunton | Coach Station | 18:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 10:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/07/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express | 7h 15m | 18:00 | Taunton | Coach Station | 01:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £51 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 25/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 45m009:45TauntonBP Garage10:55BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05BristolCoach Station17:30ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 7h 30m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 18:20 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express | 9h 45m | 11:55 | Taunton | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £45 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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National Express | 7h 20m | 17:55 | Taunton | Coach Station | 01:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 17:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National ExpressSave more than 1%6h 50mTaunton11 km04:25North PethertonBus Stop11:15ManchesterCoach Station0 kmEconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, North Petherton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 04:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus7h 45m009:45TauntonBP Garage10:55BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05BristolCoach Station17:30ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 26/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Waiting Time 3h 10m -
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 10h 15m | 01:55 | Taunton | BP Garage | 12:10 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 01:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 15m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £21 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 10:15:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 35m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £21 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 10:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £24 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 7h 30m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 18:20 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £37 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 27/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/07/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus7h 45m009:45TauntonBP Garage10:55BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05BristolCoach Station17:30ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 10h 15m | 01:55 | Taunton | BP Garage | 12:10 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 01:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 15m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 10:15:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 35m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 10:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 7h 50m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 18:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 28/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/07/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 10h 15m | 01:55 | Taunton | BP Garage | 12:10 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £23 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 01:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 15m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 10:15:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 35m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 10:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 8h 20m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £34 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 29/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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FlixBus7h 15m010:15TauntonBP Garage11:20BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 10:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05BristolCoach Station17:30ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 14:05:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Waiting Time 2h 45m -
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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National Express | 8h 20m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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National Express | 9h 45m | 11:55 | Taunton | Coach Station | 21:40 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 11:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/07/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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National Express | 7h 15m | 18:00 | Taunton | Coach Station | 01:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £36 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 30/07/2025 18:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus5h 35m009:45TauntonBP Garage10:55BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 30m011:50BristolCoach Station15:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 11:50:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Waiting Time 0h 55m -
Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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FlixBus | 10h 15m | 01:55 | Taunton | BP Garage | 12:10 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 01:55:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 15m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:30 | Manchester | Moss Lane East Station | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 10:15:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus | 7h 35m | 10:15 | Taunton | BP Garage | 17:50 | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 10:15:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express | 8h 20m | 10:50 | Taunton | Coach Station | 19:10 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 10:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express | 7h 0m | 04:15 | Taunton | Coach Station | 11:15 | Manchester | Coach Station | Economy | £30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 04:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus5h 35m009:45TauntonBP Garage10:55BristolCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from BP Garage, Taunton (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 09:45:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 30m011:50BristolCoach Station15:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 31/07/2025 11:50:00 to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/07/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Waiting Time 0h 55m -
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Facts about coaches from Taunton to Manchester
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Cheapest Bus | £18 |
Fastest Bus | 7h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 04:15 |
Latest Coach | 18:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 5 Ø |
Distance | 280.4 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from Taunton to Manchester
Every day, 5 buses from 2 coach companies leave Taunton for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/07/2025 and for the following days.
The cheapest time to travel from Taunton to Manchester
How to save money travelling from Taunton to Manchester
Book the ticket from Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Taunton to Manchester are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Taunton to Manchester
National Express from Taunton to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Taunton to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £24 |
Fastest Coach | 7h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 04:15 |
Last Coach | 18:00 |
Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
Found on | 20/07/2025 |
FlixBus from Taunton to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Taunton to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £18 |
Fastest Coach | 7h 15m |
Earliest Coach | 01:55 |
Last Coach | 10:15 |
Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
Found on | 20/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Taunton and Manchester
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