The average bus between Bath and Manchester takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath 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 5 times a day between Bath and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Manchester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Bath to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Monmouth Place station.
Bath to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Bath and Manchester is 234.3 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a bus from Monmouth Place to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 54m.