The average bus between Strood and Manchester takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strood 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 Strood and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strood 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 Strood to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Strood to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London Victoria station.
Strood to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Strood and Manchester is 296.2 km. The road distance is 382 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.