The average bus between Cockfosters and Manchester takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cockfosters 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 2 hours between Cockfosters and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cockfosters is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Central Station and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cockfosters station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Cockfosters to Manchester bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Cockfosters to Manchester bus services, operated by Replacement Bus Service, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Cockfosters and Manchester is 247.9 km. The road distance is 327 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.