The average bus between Holborn and Manchester takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Holborn 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 3 times a day between Holborn and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holborn is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holborn 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 Holborn to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Holborn station and arriving at Manchester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Holborn to Manchester bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Holborn to Manchester bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Holborn to Manchester bus tickets online with Metroline Travel, London Buses and FlixBus.
The distance between Holborn and Manchester is 261.2 km. The road distance is 324 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.