The average bus between Manchester and Knebworth takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Knebworth. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Knebworth. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Knebworth at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Knebworth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Knebworth station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Manchester to Knebworth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Knebworth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Knebworth is 226.7 km. The road distance is 297 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.