The average bus between Manchester and Melbourne takes 7h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Melbourne. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport Interchange and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Melbourne? 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 Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Melbourne station via Stockport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Manchester to Melbourne bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Melbourne bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Manchester and Melbourne is 90.9 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a bus from Piccadilly to Market Place via Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park, Bakewell Road Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.