The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for York on Sat, Apr 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 18 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
On Sat, Apr 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 52 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.
7:30 PM3h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:22 PMYork€131One-way0 transfers
7:55 AM2h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:53 AMYork€141One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM2h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:14 AMYork€171One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM2h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:14 AMYork€171One-way0 transfers
7:55 AM2h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:53 AMYork€141One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM3h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:22 PMYork€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 93 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York buses for today, Friday, April 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · YC840 | Delayed 8:50 AM 3:05 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h56 | 12:25 PM 12:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 8:50 AM 4:10 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h17 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 8:50 AM 6:20 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h15 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h03 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 10:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h13 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 11:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h14 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMYork, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | On time 2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h26 | 5:41 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | On time 4:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2h57 | 7:42 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · YC843 | On time 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h22 | 10:22 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX561 | On time 8:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:50 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €9 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 07:40, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 93 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 14m |
First bus 7:40 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to YorkYou can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York with National Express, Megabus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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