The average bus between Manchester and Worcester takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Worcester. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Worcester at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Worcester? 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 Worcester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Worcester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Manchester to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Worcester Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Worcester is 143.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Worcester Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, New St Station, and Bromsgrove Bus Station in around 5h 45m.