The average bus between Manchester and Highgate takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Highgate. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Highgate. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Highgate at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Highgate station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Manchester to Highgate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Highgate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
The distance between Manchester and Highgate is 254.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m.