The average bus between Manchester and Hertfordshire takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Manchester to Hertfordshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Hertfordshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Hertfordshire is 227 km. The road distance is 295 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.