The average bus between Dorset and Manchester takes 12h 59m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorset 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 4 times a day between Dorset and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorset is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Tesco and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dorset 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 Dorset to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dorset station and arriving at Manchester station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
Dorset to Manchester bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Manchester bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Dorset and Manchester is 303.7 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Manchester Central Coach Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 2m.