The average bus between Manchester and Melbourn takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Melbourn. 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 Melbourn. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Melbourn at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 45m • 3 changes



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13h 29m • 3 changes



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13h 29m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Melbourn station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Manchester to Melbourn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Melbourn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.
The distance between Manchester and Melbourn is 217.3 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Vicarage Close via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station, and Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 8h 29m.