The average bus between Greater Manchester and Rugby takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Rugby. 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 5 times a day between Greater Manchester and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Rugby at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Church Street station via Coventry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Greater Manchester to Rugby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Rugby is 136.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Horton Road to Church Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 5m.