Bus Manchester to Kirkstall Forge | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Kirkstall Forge takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Kirkstall Forge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration: 46 mi
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 34 bus

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1h 34m

Manchester to Kirkstall Forge bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Kirkstall Forge. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Kirkstall Forge at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 11:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:45 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:20 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:51 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:20 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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