The average bus between Manchester and Darley Dale takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Darley Dale. 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 every 2 hours between Manchester and Darley Dale. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Darley Dale at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Hazel Grove Park & Ride and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Darley Dale? 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 Manchester to Darley Dale. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Darley Dale station via Hazel Grove Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Manchester to Darley Dale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Darley Dale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Whitworth Institute station.
The distance between Manchester and Darley Dale is 55.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Piccadilly to Whitworth Institute via Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, and Sylvan Park in around 3h 33m.