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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Idle takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Idle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 60 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Fourlands Drivebus bus 60 / ...
2h 4m
£8–14

Manchester to Idle bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Idle. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Idle at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 14m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 8m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 3m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 14m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 14m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 14m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 55m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 28m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 14m • 1 change

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    National ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Idle? 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.

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  • Distance: 52.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Idle, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Fourlands Drive via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 4m.

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