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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.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$0.00
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$-0.01
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 30 m
Buses on Aug 30
18
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warrington to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 18 buses from Warrington to Manchester, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 1 h 39 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 Warrington to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington to Manchester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warrington to Manchester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
You'll arrive about -1h -52m sooner (1h 36m by bus vs 44m by car) and save roughly $-7.74 (€-6.27) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $8 (€6)). 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, Megabus, Bee Network.
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 Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 07:09AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 09:26AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 11:36AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:19AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 12:34PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 02:38PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 01:26PM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:56PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:43PM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 06:16PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 06:56PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:54PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:53PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 07:59PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 10:36PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 11:36PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Warrington's Own Buses | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 12:36AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:34 AM Warrington | 1h47 | 11:21 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Warrington | 1h38 | 11:57 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Warrington | 1h47 | 12:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warrington to Manchester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:18, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 58m |
First bus 12:18 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
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Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than London, while dining and transit are manageable for tourists with many mid-range options.
Service may be included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington to Manchester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Warrington to Manchester buses use the Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure) to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Warrington and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure) is 2 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure). ATMs are available at Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure).
Ticket office support is available at Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure).
Available at Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure): Wheelchair accessible parking available.
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.
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.
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