The average bus between Manchester and Lewes takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Lewes. 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 Lewes. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Lewes at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lewes? 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 Lewes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lewes station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Manchester to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lewes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Preston Circus station.
Book your Manchester to Lewes bus tickets online with National Express and Brighton & Hove.
The distance between Manchester and Lewes is 327.8 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Preston Circus, and Elm Grove in around 8h 19m.