The average bus between Manchester and Alexandra Palace takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Alexandra Palace. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Alexandra Palace. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Alexandra Palace at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Alexandra Palace? 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 Manchester to Alexandra Palace. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Alexandra Palace station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Manchester to Alexandra Palace bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Alexandra Palace bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
The distance between Manchester and Alexandra Palace is 253.6 km. The road distance is 307 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m.