The average bus between Appley Bridge and Manchester takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly bus service from Appley Bridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Appley Bridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appley Bridge is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Appley Bridge to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Appley Bridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Mill Lane station and arriving at Manchester Town Hall station via Wigan Bus Station and Bag Lane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Appley Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Mill Lane station.
Appley Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Manchester Town Hall station.
The distance between Appley Bridge and Manchester is 33.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Lane to Manchester Town Hall via Wigan Bus Station, Bag Lane, and Market Street in around 2h 12m.