The average bus between Manchester and Lifton takes 12h 25m and the fastest bus takes 9h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lifton. 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 Lifton. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Lifton at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lifton? 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 Lifton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lifton station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Manchester to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lifton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Manchester and Lifton is 345.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Arundell Arms Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 21m.