The average bus between Manchester and Higham Ferrers takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Higham Ferrers. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Higham Ferrers. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Higham Ferrers at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Higham Ferrers? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Higham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Higham Ferrers station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Manchester to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Higham Ferrers is 171 km. The road distance is 299 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.