Manchester to Harpenden Buses

Manchester to Harpenden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Harpenden takes 5h 19m 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 19m
Duration: 162 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023

3h 30m

£21–32

Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Buses run hourly 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 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton DART Parkway and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:01 AM
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9h 31m • 2 changes
11:40 PM → 6:20 AM
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6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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
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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.

Manchester to Harpenden buses

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Manchester to Harpenden bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 5:01 AMArrives next day

11:40 PM → 6:20 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:41 AM

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM

5:45 AM → 11:40 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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

Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Harpenden

Alternative transport options

7:30 PM → 5:01 AM
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11:40 PM → 6:20 AM
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