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Manchester to Houghton-Le-Spring buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Houghton-Le-Spring takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Houghton-Le-Spring. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172

4h 6m

£24–60

Manchester to Houghton-Le-Spring bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Houghton-Le-Spring. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Houghton-Le-Spring at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:50 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:50 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:50 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:50 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:50 AM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:15 AM → 5:57 AM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:15 AM → 6:01 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:15 AM
4h • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 8:27 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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