The average bus between Minehead and Manchester takes 12h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minehead to Manchester. 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 Minehead and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Minehead is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Minehead to Manchester? 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 Minehead to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Minehead station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Minehead to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Minehead to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Minehead and Manchester is 266.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 59m.