The average bus between Rushden and Manchester takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rushden 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 4 hours between Rushden and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rushden is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rushden 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 Rushden to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Rushden station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Rushden to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Rushden and Manchester is 172 km. The road distance is 297 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.