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Trip Overview

The average bus between Saltcoats and Manchester takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats 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.

6h 48m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Saltcoats to Manchester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Saltcoats and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus8h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBus5h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saltcoats 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.

Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Saltcoats Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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