Manchester to Paddington Buses

Manchester to Paddington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Paddington takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 57m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus 540 / ...

4h 38m

£28–47

Manchester to Paddington bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Paddington at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 7:31 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 7:31 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:45 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:10 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 6:10 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 7:31 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 7:31 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
4:55 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 41m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Paddington? 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.

Manchester to Paddington buses

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Manchester to Paddington bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM

11:30 AM → 4:10 PM

2:40 PM → 7:31 PM

4:55 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM

11:30 AM → 4:10 PM

2:40 PM → 7:31 PM

4:55 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:45 AM → 10:51 AM

8:50 AM → 2:51 PM

10:55 AM → 3:51 PM

1:10 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

8:55 AM → 2:51 PM

10:55 AM → 3:51 PM

1:25 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

8:55 AM → 2:51 PM

10:55 AM → 3:51 PM

1:25 PM → 6:10 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM

11:30 AM → 4:10 PM

2:40 PM → 7:31 PM

4:55 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:51 PM

11:30 AM → 4:10 PM

2:40 PM → 7:31 PM

4:55 PM → 9:36 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Paddington, England?

Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Station

Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Paddington

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