The average bus between Manchester and Leiston takes 12h 14m and the fastest bus takes 9h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Leiston. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Leiston. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Leiston at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 58m • 3 changes


10h 33m • 3 changes


9h 39m • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Leiston? 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 Leiston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Leiston station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Manchester to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Library station.
The distance between Manchester and Leiston is 292.7 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Library via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 10h 7m.