The average bus between Madrid and Manchester takes 33h 59m and the fastest bus takes 30h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 33h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Manchester station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 59m.
Madrid to Manchester bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Manchester bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Madrid to Manchester bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Manchester is 1,456.9 km. The road distance is 2,055 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 32h 4m.