The average bus between Manchester and Lanarkshire takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lanarkshire. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Lanarkshire. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Lanarkshire at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lanarkshire? 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 Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lanarkshire station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Manchester to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Lanarkshire is 254.6 km. The road distance is 391 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.