The average bus between Johnstone and Greater Manchester takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Johnstone to Greater 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 3 times a day between Johnstone and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bath Street and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Johnstone to Greater 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstone to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Greater Manchester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Johnstone to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Johnstone to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Johnstone and Greater Manchester is 302.5 km. The road distance is 373 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.