The average bus between Manchester and Downham takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Downham. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Downham. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Downham at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Downham? 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 Downham. However, there are services departing from Printworks station and arriving at Interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Manchester to Downham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Downham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Manchester and Downham is 46.4 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Printworks to Sawley Road via Bus Station and Interchange in around 2h 50m.