The average bus between Manchester and M1 motorway takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to M1 motorway. 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 M1 motorway. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into M1 motorway at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to M1 motorway. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at M1 motorway station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Manchester to M1 motorway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to M1 motorway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and M1 motorway is 109.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.