All about buses to Manchester
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Manchester? Compare all 8 coach companies to Manchester and find out departure and arrival times, all 45 coach stations in Manchester, travel times and of course the best prices for the 788 daily buses to Manchester.
Local Time | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Currency | British Pound |
Bus connections | 788 |
bus stations | 45 |
cheapest ride | £3 |
Most popular coach operators | |
Other companies are Avanti West Coast, Coastliner, Greater Anglia and Southern |
Cheap bus tickets to Manchester
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FlixBus1h 10m022:30LeedsBus Station23:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 16/04/2025 22:30:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 25m016:45LeedsBus Station18:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 17/04/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/04/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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TransPennine Express0h 15m005:43Manchester AirportManchester Airport05:58ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 17/04/2025 05:43:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/04/2025 05:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
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CrossCountry1h 59m010:30Stoke-on-TrentCentral Station12:29ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 10:30:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 12:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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CrossCountry2h 1m005:30Stoke-on-TrentCentral Station07:31ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 19/04/2025 05:30:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 07:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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Coastliner3h 27m010:11YorkCentral Station13:38ManchesterMiles Platting0EconomyA Bus from Coastliner goes from Central Station, York (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 10:11:00 to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 13:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 27m
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Avanti West Coast4h 54m016:40GlasgowCentral Station21:34ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 16:40:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 21:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
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FlixBus9h 20m008:10PlymouthCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/04/2025 08:10:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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Greater Anglia6h 50m007:47CambridgeCentral Station14:37ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/04/2025 07:47:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/04/2025 14:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express8h 55m005:25PlymouthCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/04/2025 05:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Avanti West Coast3h 21m005:30CarlisleCentral Station08:51ManchesterDeansgate0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 19/04/2025 05:30:00 to Deansgate, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 08:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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National Express9h 55m001:20PlymouthCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 16/04/2025 01:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
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Southern5h 2m005:29SouthamptonSwanwick Train Station10:31ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Bus from Southern goes from Swanwick Train Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 19/04/2025 05:29:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 10:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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TransPennine Express5h 22m004:30EdinburghWaverley Station09:52ManchesterPark Road Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/04/2025 04:30:00 to Park Road Bus Stop, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/04/2025 09:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 22m
Cheap train tickets to Manchester
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CrossCountry2h 3m007:30CoventryCentral Station09:33ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 21/04/2025 07:30:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/04/2025 09:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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East Midlands Railway1h 4m007:21Stoke-on-TrentBlythe Bridge Train Station08:25ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Blythe Bridge Train Station, Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) at 17/04/2025 07:21:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/04/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 4m
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ScotRail5h 7m007:15GlasgowGiffnock Train Station12:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from ScotRail goes from Giffnock Train Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/04/2025 07:15:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/04/2025 12:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 7m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m008:45BathSpa Station12:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Spa Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 16/04/2025 08:45:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/04/2025 12:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
Cheap Carpooling to Manchester
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BlaBlaCar1h 40m021:00Birmingham22:40Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 21:00:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m020:50Coventry22:40Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Coventry (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 20:50:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 10m019:30Cambridge22:40Manchester0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 18/04/2025 19:30:00 to , Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/04/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Manchester over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Manchester which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Manchester.
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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Manchester.All bus stops in Manchester
FAQs about the bus route to Manchester
Is there a direct coach to Manchester?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Manchester depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Manchester. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Manchester?
Depending on which provider you travel to Manchester with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Manchester have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Manchester on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Manchester?
There is a total of 45 coach stops in Manchester. Most coaches stop at Coach Station. Check out our map of Manchester to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Manchester?
There are 8 coach providers going to Manchester: National Express, FlixBus, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Southern, Greater Anglia and Coastliner
How can I find the best coach deals to Manchester?
Find the best ticket deals to Manchester easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Manchester?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Manchester. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Manchester, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Manchester
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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Airport Transfers to Manchester
Cities near Manchester
Cities in and around Manchester, such as Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Manchester with Bradford, Preston, Stoke-on-Trent and many other places via public transport or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport buses to and from nearby airports, such as Leeds Bradford Airport, Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.