The average bus between Manchester and Sidcup takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Sidcup. 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 hourly between Manchester and Sidcup. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Sidcup at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Sidcup? 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 Sidcup. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sidcup station via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Manchester to Sidcup bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Sidcup bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Manchester and Sidcup is 278.1 km. The road distance is 347 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.