The average bus between Runcorn and Manchester takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Runcorn 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 2 hours between Runcorn and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Manchester station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Runcorn to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Mason Street station.
Runcorn to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Runcorn and Manchester is 36.2 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Mason Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 2h 48m.