The average bus between Manchester and Leighton Buzzard takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard. 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 hourly between Manchester and Leighton Buzzard. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Leighton Buzzard at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Leighton Buzzard? 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 Leighton Buzzard. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Leighton Buzzard station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Manchester to Leighton Buzzard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Leighton Buzzard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Leighton Buzzard is 203.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.