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The average bus between Kempston and Manchester takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kempston 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.

4h 54m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kempston to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Kempston and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kempston is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    UnoStagecoach EastNational Express13h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    UnoStagecoach EastNational Express4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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    UnoStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 33m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    UnoStagecoach EastNational Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach EastStagecoach EastNational Express5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kempston 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.

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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