The average bus between Rugby and Manchester takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 every 3 hours between Rugby and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Rugby to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Cross Cheaping station.
Rugby to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Rugby and Manchester is 139.6 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 38m.