The average bus between Balloch and Manchester takes 11h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balloch 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 twice daily between Balloch and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Balloch is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Anniesland Cross and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Balloch 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 Balloch to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Manchester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Balloch to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Balloch to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Balloch and Manchester is 318.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h.