The average bus between Manchester and Airdrie takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Airdrie. 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 Manchester and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Airdrie station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Manchester to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
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The distance between Manchester and Airdrie is 287.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.