The average bus between Manchester and Painswick takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Painswick. 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 Painswick. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Painswick at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Painswick? 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 Painswick. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Painswick station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Manchester to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Painswick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Manchester and Painswick is 188.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to St Mary's Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Promenade in around 6h 7m.