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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bath to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

$22

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$15

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$25

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	6:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	6h 40m	7:25 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	9:05 AM	Bath	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 30m	12:40 PM	Bath	Bus Station	7:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 5m	3:25 PM	Bath	Bus Station	10:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 50m	4:00 AM	Bath	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
National Express	10h 35m	7:30 PM	Bath	Bus Station	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
National Express	6h 40m	7:25 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	8:55 AM	Bath	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 55m	10:20 AM	Bath	Bus Station	5:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 55m	5:45 AM	Bath	Bus Station	2:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 0m	6:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Bath	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 15m	11:45 AM	Bath	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	8h 55m	11:45 AM	Bath	Bus Station	8:40 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	3:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	9h 55m	7:35 AM	Bath	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	9h 15m	11:45 AM	Bath	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	8h 55m	2:35 PM	Bath	Bus Station	11:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
National Express	8h 0m	6:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 15m	3:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	6:15 PM	Bath	Bus Station	2:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	7h 15m	10:05 AM	Bath	Bus Station	5:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 55m	11:35 AM	Bath	Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	6h 45m	9:20 AM	Bath	Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	5:30 AM	Bath	Bus Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	9h 55m	7:35 AM	Bath	Bus Station	5:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	9h 15m	11:45 AM	Bath	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	10:50 AM	Bath	Bus Station	5:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:50:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
National Express	7h 55m	12:20 PM	Bath	Bus Station	8:15 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bath (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:20:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Manchester via Box, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 36%
  
  9h 7m
  
  Bath
  
  5 mi
  
  1:03 PM
  
  Box
  Bus Stop
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Box (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:03:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bath to Manchester is $15 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bath and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Bath and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Bath to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Bath and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 buses from Bath to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bath and Manchester, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bath to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Bath to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bath to Manchester starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	145.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bath to Manchester

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bath for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

$23

Tuesday 07/28

$15

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$20

Saturday 08/01

$20

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

$16

Wednesday 08/05

$26

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$20

Sunday 08/09

$20

Monday 08/10

$24

Tuesday 08/11

$15

Wednesday 08/12

$15

Thursday 08/13

$15

Friday 08/14

$22

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bath to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bath to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bath to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bath to Manchester, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Bath to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bath to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bath to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bath to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bath and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bath and Manchester.

Bus Station

Dorchester Street 4

London Road

London Rd

St James's Parade Bus Station

James Street West Bus Station

The Globe Bus Station

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bath to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Bath to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bath to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bath to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Bath to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bath to Manchester bus

How much does a Bath Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 9h 15m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bath to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Bath to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Bath to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bath to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Bath to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bath to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Bath starts at 5:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bath to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Bath for Manchester starts at 11:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bath Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Bath to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bath and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bath to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bath Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bath Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bath to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bath to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bath and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bath and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!