Manchester to Harpenden Buses

Manchester to Harpenden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Harpenden takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Harpenden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023

3h 31m

£20–31

Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton DART Parkway and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
4:45 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 55m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:24 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Harpenden? 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.

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkway twice daily. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

9:00 AM → 1:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

4:45 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 10:40 AM

7:05 AM → 11:40 AM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:24 AM

5:10 AM → 9:56 AM

6:10 AM → 10:58 AM

7:20 AM → 11:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkway

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