The average bus between Manchester and Clatterbridge takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Clatterbridge. 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 hourly between Manchester and Clatterbridge. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Clatterbridge at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Clatterbridge? 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 Clatterbridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Clatterbridge station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Manchester to Clatterbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Clatterbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Willaston Road station.
The distance between Manchester and Clatterbridge is 55.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Willaston Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 2h 45m.