The average bus between Manchester and Designer Outlet takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Designer Outlet. 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 2 hours between Manchester and Designer Outlet. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Designer Outlet at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Designer Outlet? 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 Designer Outlet. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Designer Outlet station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Manchester to Designer Outlet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Designer Outlet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stonebow station.
The distance between Manchester and Designer Outlet is 91 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Designer Outlet via Leeds City Bus Station, Stonebow, and Piccadilly in around 3h 12m.