The average bus between Manchester and Hitchin takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Hitchin. 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 Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hitchin station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Manchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Hitchin is 215.2 km. The road distance is 288 km.
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.