The average bus between Rochester and Manchester takes 8h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 Rochester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Rochester to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London Victoria station.
Rochester to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Rochester and Manchester is 297.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 45m.