Bus to Manchester

Known for its nightlife, music scene and impressive architecture, Manchester is a youthful and exciting city. Having recently become the hub of the BBC's offices, and with new cultural attractions like the Lowry Gallery opening up, Manchester's cultural scene is growing year on year. During the football season, Manchester is a popular destination for fans who flock to the city's two great clubs, City and United, while Old Trafford Cricket Ground hosts high-quality international cricket fixtures.

Buses to Manchester FAQ

Which bus operating companies run Coaches to Manchester?

The city of Manchester is serviced by bus networks from several destinations in the UK. There are regular direct buses offered by National Express.

Which cities have direct coaches to Manchester?

Most UK cities such as London, Liverpool, Bristol and Edinburgh serve direct buses to Manchester. Although other major UK cities frequently offer indirect buses to Manchester including Cardiff, Southampton and many more.

How far in advance to book coaches to Manchester?

The best time to book coaches to Manchester in advance is about 1 month before your ideal date of departure.

What are the main stations in Manchester?

Manchester's main bus station is the Central Coach Station, located on Chorlton Street, just a few hundred metres from Manchester Piccadilly train station, making it easy and convenient to catch a local train to the coach station. The X40, X41 and X43 local bus routes also stop at Chorlton Street.

Flixbus services depart from Manchester's second coach station at Shudehill Interchange. This is located in the Salford district, just to the north of the city centre. It is well connected to the rest of Manchester with regular tram services. During the day, Shudehill is also connected to the city centre via the free Metroshuttle bus service.

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and Avanti West Coast to Manchester

Megabus, National Express and Avanti West Coast will get you to Manchester at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

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