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How to get to Greater Manchester by bus

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Station Information

Refurbished in 2004 and 2014, Manchester Airport Station is a combined rail, Metrolink tram, and bus station. Referred to as "The Station" on signage, it is linked to the airport terminals by the Sky Link elevated walkway. Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales operate rail services, with destinations including central Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. National Express and Megabus also operate frequent buses to and from the airport. The Metrolink tram connects with Manchester Victoria rail station, located much closer to the center of Manchester.

Popular bus stations in Greater Manchester:

  • Higher Walton - Hall Ln

What bus companies travel to Greater Manchester, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Greater Manchester is accessible by bus from one other city. There is only one bus to Greater Manchester per day, operated by Megabus, but Wanderu will help you book that ticket for the lowest possible price.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Greater Manchester are also available..

Bus companies serving Greater Manchester

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Megabus13h 0m$39.44
  • Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.

Frequently Asked Questions

$39.44 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Greater Manchester, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Greater Manchester. In the last month, buses from Birmingham to Greater Manchester had the lowest average price at $39.44.

The main bus station in Greater Manchester is Higher Walton - Hall Ln. As the busiest station, it has the most bus arrivals, although some buses may make other stops in and around Greater Manchester.

The closest airport to Greater Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN), it is located 8.7 miles from the city center of Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester is the most popular bus destination in Manchester. It also ranks number 5 in United Kingdom. Greater Manchester has the second most number of destinations in Manchester that are connected to Greater Manchester by bus service. Each day 1 direct bus schedules arrive in the Greater Manchester.
Bus tickets to Greater Manchester range from for a short trip to Greater Manchester, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Greater Manchester starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Greater Manchester can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $39.
The closest bus station to the city center of Greater Manchester is Failsworth, located just 3.4 miles away. Select Failsworth as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Greater Manchester. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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