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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to York

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

Average

$16

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

05:10PM2h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

07:20PMYork, Leeman Road

$81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:30AM2h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

08:40AMYork, Leeman Road

$91One-way

0 transfers

09:55AM2h55

Manchester, Coach Station

12:50PMYork

$211One-way

1 transfer

07:40AM3h13

Manchester, Coach Station

10:53AMYork

$211One-way

1 transfer

08:25AM3h28

Manchester, Coach Station

11:53AMYork

$221One-way

1 transfer

Manchester to York bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	04:25AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h51	08:16AM York	1 transfer
FlixBus	06:30AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	2h10	08:40AM York, Leeman Road	0 transfersDirect
National Express	06:55AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h28	10:23AM York	1 transfer
National Express	07:40AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h13	10:53AM York	1 transfer
National Express	08:25AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h28	11:53AM York	1 transfer
National Express	09:55AM Manchester, Coach Station	2h55	12:50PM York	1 transfer
Megabus	10:50AM Manchester, Airport	4h03	02:53PM York	1 transfer
National Express	11:10AM Manchester, Coach Station	3h43	02:53PM York	1 transfer
Megabus	11:30AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	3h23	02:53PM York	1 transfer
National Express	12:40PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h21	04:01PM York	1 transfer
National Express	01:55PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h50	05:45PM York	1 transfer
National Express	03:25PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h19	06:44PM York	1 transfer
National Express	04:25PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h42	08:07PM York	1 transfer
FlixBus	05:10PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	2h10	07:20PM York, Leeman Road	0 transfersDirect
National Express	06:10PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h00	09:10PM York	1 transfer
National Express	07:30PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h47	11:17PM York	1 transfer
National Express	09:00PM Manchester, Coach Station	2h55	11:55PM York	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Manchester to York?

The best time to book your bus from Manchester to York is 84 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Manchester to York route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to York per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Manchester to York.

Buses

from $20

Trains

from $27

Bus times from Manchester to York

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

3 h 18 m

Buses per day

Distance

93 km

Of the 17 buses that leave Manchester for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

06:30AM2h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

08:40AMYork, Leeman Road

$91One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

05:10PM2h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

07:20PMYork, Leeman Road

$81One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:55AM2h55

Manchester, Coach Station

12:50PMYork

$211One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

09:00PM2h55

Manchester, Coach Station

11:55PMYork

$221One-way

1 transfer

06:10PM3h00

Manchester, Coach Station

09:10PMYork

$261One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Manchester to York

Distance	57 miles (92 km)
Average bus duration	2 h 10 min
Average bus ticket price	$18 (€15)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus providers	National Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from Manchester to York cover the 57 miles (92 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $18 (€15), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $8 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in York, Leeman Road.

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express from Manchester to York

For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by bus between Manchester and York with National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - York bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Manchester to York with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $21

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Bus information from Manchester to York with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $40

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Buses from Manchester to York

Buses from Manchester to York are provided by National Express, which runs frequent services from approximately 4:00 a.m. to the late evening. On any given day, there are more than 10 buses available, usually departing every hour until noon and every two hours afterwards. All buses stop in Leeds, where travelers must transfer to a York-bound coach. The fastest buses take 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to York, and the slowest can take more than 4 hours. Manchester coach station (located a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly station and the city centre) is the departure point, and buses arrive at York coach and bus station, situated next to the railroad station, on the western bank of the River Ouse.

About York

York is a north England city of haunting medieval beauty with ancient walls dating back to the 13th century enclosing a maze of narrow cobbled streets just waiting to be explored. Highlights include the York Minster Cathedral, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and an abundance of museums, cafes and pubs. Buses from Manchester to York arrive at York Bus Station located on Station Road opposite the railroad station. York is a compact and pedestrian friendly city so getting around on foot is very easy. Also frequent bus service connect the city’s major destinations, and cabs are available at spots such as the railroad Station, St Leonard’s Place, St Saviourgate, and Blossom Street. Passengers continuing their journeys out of the city can take Yorkshire Coastliner buses to major towns in the county and to resorts on the east coast such as Scarborough.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to York

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to York with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to York.

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to York can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to York is $18 (€15); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Manchester and York is on average 2 h 10 min for the 57 mile (92 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and York by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Manchester to York leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Manchester to York leaves at 9: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to York without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 2 direct buses from Manchester to York each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Manchester to York you can take a bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Manchester to York on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at York, Leeman Road, located 0.5 miles (771 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to York from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to York by bus is January.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester and York 2 different ways: bus or train.