The average bus between Manchester and Headington takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Headington. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Headington. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Headington at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Headington? 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 Headington. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Headington station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Manchester to Headington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Headington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Headington is 203.5 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Headington Shops via Milton Keynes Coachway, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and George Street in around 6h 22m.