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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Canterbury to Manchester
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Canterbury to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Canterbury to Manchester will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 3 buses that leave Canterbury for Manchester on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 333 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Canterbury to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 333 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price | €171 Average price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Canterbury to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Manchester buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX007 · NX540 | On time 4:20 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h00 | 12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NX540 | On time 6:10 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h00 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NX540 | Delayed 10:50 AM 7:35 AMCanterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h15 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NX540 | On time 9:00 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 7h55 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NX540 | On time 10:50 AM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h10 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NX540 | On time 12:50 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h10 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NX540 | On time 2:25 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h10 | 10:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX022 · NX540 | On time 4:20 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 8h05 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX007 · NX540 | On time 5:50 PM Canterbury, St. Georges Lane | 7h55 | 1:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Canterbury to Manchester
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Buses from Canterbury to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 333 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 333 km |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Canterbury to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Canterbury to Manchester with National Express for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Canterbury to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury to Manchester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Canterbury, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Canterbury, St. Georges Lane, Canterbury, University Of Kent and Canterbury, Bus Station. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Canterbury, St. Georges Lane, which is located around 0.4 miles (686 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Canterbury to Manchester
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6A
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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