The average bus between Barnes and Manchester takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Barnes 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 Barnes and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnes is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Hammersmith Bridge Road and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Barnes 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 Barnes to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnes station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Barnes to Manchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London Victoria station.
Barnes to Manchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Barnes and Manchester is 260.7 km. The road distance is 341 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 45m.