The average bus between Kettering and Manchester takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kettering 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 twice daily between Kettering and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 10:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Hall and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering 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 Kettering to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Manchester station via Haymarket Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Kettering to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Market Hall station.
Kettering to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Kettering and Manchester is 157.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Market Hall, Haymarket Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 4m.