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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Hackney takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Hackney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Golders Green Station

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540 / ...
5h 17m
£32–70

Manchester to Hackney bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Hackney at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London7h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 22m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London7h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 22m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London7h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 22m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London7h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London5h 29m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 40m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressStagecoach LondonArriva UK5h 28m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach LondonArriva UK5h 1m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressStagecoach LondonArriva UK5h 12m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 22m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach LondonArriva UK4h 59m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelGo Ahead London5h 23m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetroline TravelArriva UK5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Hackney? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Hackney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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