The average bus between Hitchin and Manchester takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Station Interchange and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Hitchin to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Hitchin to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Hitchin to Manchester bus tickets online with Arriva UK and National Express.
The distance between Hitchin and Manchester is 215.2 km. The road distance is 292 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.