The average bus between Manchester and Islington takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Islington. 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 2 hours between Manchester and Islington. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Islington at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Islington. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Islington station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Manchester to Islington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Islington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Book your Manchester to Islington bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Islington is 260 km. The road distance is 311 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.