The average bus between Manchester and Frome takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 6h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Frome. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Frome. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Frome at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Frome. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Frome station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Manchester to Frome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Frome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Frome bus tickets online with FlixBus and First Bristol, Bath & the West.
The distance between Manchester and Frome is 250.5 km. The road distance is 319 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.