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Manchester to Harpenden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Harpenden takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Harpenden. 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 9m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
5h 26m
£36–80

Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Harpenden, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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