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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Kingston upon Hull for Manchester on Wed, Jun 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 3h 4m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 AM Kingston upon Hull | 5h35 | 12:15 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Kingston upon Hull | 4h30 | 2:10 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Kingston upon Hull | 5h00 | 3:10 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Kingston upon Hull | 4h15 | 5:10 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Kingston upon Hull | 4h15 | 6:10 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Kingston upon Hull to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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