The average bus between Wales and Manchester takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wales 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 4 times a day between Wales and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Wales to Manchester bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Wales and Manchester is 166.1 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 17m.