The average bus between Whitstable and Manchester takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Long Reach station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Whitstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
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The distance between Whitstable and Manchester is 323.3 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Manchester Central Coach Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 12m.