Harpenden to Manchester Buses

Harpenden to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harpenden and Manchester takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harpenden 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023

4h 30m

£19–30

Harpenden to Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Harpenden and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:32 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
6h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:40 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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.

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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Harpenden to Manchester bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:32 PM → 6:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:40 PM

11:27 AM → 4:30 PM

2:27 PM → 7:30 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:40 PM

11:27 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:40 PM

11:27 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:40 PM

11:27 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:00 AM → 7:35 AM

9:13 AM → 1:50 PM

9:57 AM → 3:00 PM

11:27 AM → 4:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Manchester, England?

Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

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11:32 PM → 6:15 AM
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