The average bus between Manchester and Cockfosters takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cockfosters. 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 Cockfosters. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cockfosters at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cockfosters? 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 Cockfosters. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cockfosters station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Manchester to Cockfosters bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Cockfosters bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
The distance between Manchester and Cockfosters is 247.9 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.