The average bus between Appley Bridge and Manchester takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Appley Bridge to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Appley Bridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appley Bridge is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Bus Station and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Appley Bridge to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Appley Bridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wigan Bus Station and arriving at St James Square station via Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Appley Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wigan Bus Station.
Appley Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St James Square station.
The distance between Appley Bridge and Manchester is 33.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Lane to St James Square via Wigan Bus Station and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 15m.