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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Loughborough to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Manchester will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Loughborough to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NX465 · NX170
NX465 · NX170Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough 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 1h 59m. 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 $23.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m 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 Loughborough to Manchester:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Manchester costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
You'll arrive about -2h -19m sooner (3h 32m by bus vs 2h 13m by car) and save roughly $-6.45 (€-5.28) compared to fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $28 (€23)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX465 · NX170 | Delayed 2:55 AM Loughborough, The Rushes | 4h45 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Loughborough to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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