The average bus between Manchester and Sawley takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Sawley. 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 Sawley. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Sawley at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Sawley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sawley station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Manchester to Sawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Sawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Sawley is 91.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h 45m.