The average bus between Greater Manchester and Dunstable takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Dunstable. 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 every 3 hours between Greater Manchester and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 2m • 2 changes


3h 45m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


6h 44m • 2 changes


5h 4m • 2 changes


4h 29m • 2 changes


4h 11m • 2 changes


3h 54m • 2 changes


4h 33m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


3h 56m • 2 changes


3h 49m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 46m • 2 changes


3h 56m • 2 changes


3h 56m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


3h 46m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Dunstable? 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 Greater Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Dunstable station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Dunstable is 208.7 km. The road distance is 259 km.
National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.