The average bus between Manchester and Harrogate takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Harrogate. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Manchester to Harrogate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Harrogate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at West Park Church station.
The distance between Manchester and Harrogate is 73 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to West Park Church via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 7m.