The average bus between Birtley and Manchester takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birtley 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 4 hours between Birtley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birtley is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at John Dobson Street and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birtley 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 Birtley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Birtley station and arriving at Manchester station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Birtley and Manchester is 163.3 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via John Dobson Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 16m.