4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Rome
Cheapest price
€126
Average price
€147
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
1689 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Rome will cost around €147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €126.
Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Rome on Wed, Jan 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct buses cover the 1689 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 17 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest buses will take 2 d 5 h 6 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 Manchester to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €584.
Distance: 1689 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€148 Average price | €119 Average price Cheapest | €584 Average price |
36h 25m Average total duration 35h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 50m Average total duration 35h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.1 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 40h50 | 6:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 40h30 | 6:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 43h20 | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
| 1:50 AM Manchester | 50h15 | 4:05 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Rome
United Kingdom
Italy
Buses from Manchester to Rome run on average 8 times per day, taking around 35h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €78 but you can travel from only €36 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 1689 km distance in 38h 55m.
Distance 1689 km |
Average bus duration 35h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €78 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 38h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Manchester to RomeYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Rome with FlixBus for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Rome
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Rome
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- 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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