The average bus between Greater Manchester and Hitchin takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Hitchin. 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 3 hours between Greater Manchester and Hitchin. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Hitchin at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Hitchin? 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 Greater Manchester to Hitchin. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Hitchin station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Greater Manchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Hitchin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Hitchin is 212.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 40m.