The average bus between Gretna and Manchester takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna 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 twice daily between Gretna and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Broadacre House and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Gretna to Manchester bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Bus Station.
Gretna to Manchester bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Gretna and Manchester is 176.8 km. The road distance is 206 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.