The average bus between Kempston and Manchester takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kempston 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 Kempston and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kempston is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kempston 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 Kempston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kempston station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Kempston to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Kempston to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Kempston and Manchester is 191.5 km. The road distance is 274 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.