The average bus between Manchester and Ormskirk takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly bus service from Manchester to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Ormskirk? 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 Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield station and arriving at Bus Station via Leigh Bus Station and Wallgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Manchester to Ormskirk bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield station.
Manchester to Ormskirk bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Ormskirk is 43.7 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Ridgefield to Bus Station via Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 12m.