The average bus between Manchester and Altham takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Altham. 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 Manchester and Altham. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Altham at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Altham? 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 Altham. However, there are services departing from Printworks station and arriving at St James CEPS station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Manchester to Altham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Altham bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at St James CEPS station.
The distance between Manchester and Altham is 35.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Printworks to St James CEPS via Bus Station in around 2h 3m.