The average bus between Manchester and Hove takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Hove. 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 Hove. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Hove at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport South Terminal and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Hove? 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 Hove. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hove station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Manchester to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Book your Manchester to Hove bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Hove is 326.7 km. The road distance is 422 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 6h 25m.