The average bus between Manchester and Clare takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Clare. 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 Manchester and Clare. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Clare at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Clare? 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 Clare. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Clare station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Manchester to Clare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Clare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Clare is 245.4 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Memorial via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.