The average bus between Manchester and Goathland takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Goathland. 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 Goathland. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:35 AM which arrives into Goathland at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 7m • 1 change

5h 17m • 1 change

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 52m • 1 change

6h 7m • 1 change

5h 17m • 1 change

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Goathland. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Goathland station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Manchester to Goathland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Goathland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Manchester and Goathland is 142.5 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 27m.