The average bus between Prestonpans and Manchester takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestonpans 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 3 times a day between Prestonpans and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Manchester station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Prestonpans to Manchester bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.
Prestonpans to Manchester bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Prestonpans to Manchester bus tickets online with Lothian, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Prestonpans and Manchester is 279.7 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a bus from Ayres Wynd to Shudehill Interchange via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 44m.