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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wakefield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Manchester will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 11 buses from Wakefield to Manchester, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
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Buses from Wakefield to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:07 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Wakefield to Manchester.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus | 6:20 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 6:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic canal-side district with Roman remains, warehouses, and walkable towpaths. One of Manchester's most atmospheric urban areas.
Central square framed by grand civic buildings, museums, and monuments. A classic starting point for exploring the city centre.
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Most Wakefield to Manchester buses use the Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Wakefield and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk. ATMs are available at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
Ticket office support is available at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
Available at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk: Ramps available for bus access.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
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