The average bus between Manchester and Poplar takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Poplar. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Poplar. The earliest departure is at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Poplar at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Poplar? 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 Poplar. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Poplar station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Manchester to Poplar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Poplar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Manchester and Poplar is 265.7 km. The road distance is 335 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 40m.