The average bus between Harpenden and Manchester takes 5h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden 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 every 2 hours between Harpenden and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Harpenden to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Harpenden to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Harpenden and Manchester is 224.3 km. The road distance is 288 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.