The average bus between Dunstable and Manchester takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h. There is a bus service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Dunstable and Manchester is 211.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.