The average bus between Greater Manchester and Idle takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Idle. 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 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Idle. The earliest departure is at 10:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Idle at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Street and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Idle? 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 Idle. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Idle station via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Greater Manchester to Idle bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Horton Road station.
Greater Manchester to Idle bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Nelson Street N2 station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Idle is 54.2 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Horton Road to Idle Medical Centre via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Nelson Street N2, and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 2h 58m.