The average bus between Manchester and Burslem takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Burslem. 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 Burslem. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Burslem at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 42m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Burslem? 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 Burslem. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Burslem station via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Manchester to Burslem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Burslem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
The distance between Manchester and Burslem is 48.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m.