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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to York

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€18

Fastest journey

2 h 55 m

Average duration

3 h 6 m

Buses per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester 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 to York will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Manchester to York without transferring at least once.

NX172 · YC843

07:40AM3h13

Manchester, Coach Station

10:53AMYork, Rail Station

€141One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · YC840

04:25AM3h36

Manchester, Coach Station

08:01AMYork, Rail Station

€151One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · YC840

06:55AM3h20

Manchester, Coach Station

10:15AMYork, Rail Station

€151One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · YC843

12:40PM3h09

Manchester, Coach Station

03:49PMYork, Rail Station

€151One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · YC843

09:55AM2h58

Manchester, Coach Station

12:53PMYork, Rail Station

€161One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Manchester to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 92 km

Compare bus with

Bus	Most popular Train
€14 Average price Cheapest	€22 Average price
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to York bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16

Last updated at 4:55 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX170 · YC840	Delayed 11:35 AM 3:25 AMManchester, Coach Station	3h36	7:01 AM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · YC840	Delayed 11:35 AM 5:55 AMManchester, Coach Station	3h20	9:15 AM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX171 · YC843	Delayed 10:10 AM 7:25 AMManchester, Coach Station	3h28	2:03 PM 2:03 PMYork, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · YC843	Delayed 11:35 AM 8:55 AMManchester, Coach Station	2h58	2:03 PM 2:03 PMYork, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX171 · YC843	Delayed 10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h35	2:03 PM 2:03 PMYork, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · YC843	On time 11:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h09	2:49 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX171 · YC840	On time 12:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h47	4:42 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · YC843	On time 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h16	5:41 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX171 · YC843	On time 3:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h45	7:10 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX561	On time 5:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h30	8:40 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX171 · YC843	On time 6:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h52	10:22 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX561	On time 8:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station	2h55	10:55 PM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
Thursday, July 17
NX170 · YC840	3:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h36	7:01 AM York, Rail Station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to York

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to York run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

92 km

Average bus duration

2h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

€4

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

2h 10m

First bus

00:03

Last bus

23:42

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express Manchester to York

Find the best coaches from Manchester to York with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express from €8. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - York coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Manchester to York coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: €18

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.

Manchester to York coach information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: €34

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.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to York

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to York with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to York.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to York can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to York is €11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to York coach travel time is 2 h 10 min for the 92 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to York leaves at 06: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to York leaves at 21: 00.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to York without having to change trains with FlixBus. There is 1 direct coach from Manchester to York each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Manchester to York coach with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to York from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at York, Leeman Road, located 0.5 miles (771 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to York from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to York is February.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester and York 2 different ways: coach or train.

No, the coach from Manchester to York has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to York.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to York.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to York, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to York.

No, luggage for the coach from Manchester to York needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Manchester to York.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to York.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to York.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Manchester to York.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to York

Manchester

York

The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to York.

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