Manchester to Harpenden Buses

Manchester to Harpenden buses

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The average bus between Manchester and Harpenden takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 17m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023

3h 31m

£20–30

Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Buses run hourly 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 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton DART Parkway and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:40 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
7:30 PM → 5:01 AM
Arrives next day
9h 31m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:45 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:24 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Manchester to Harpenden buses

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