Manchester to Rugby Buses

Manchester to Rugby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Rugby takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 85 bus

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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus 85 / ...

4h 29m

£15–21

Manchester to Rugby bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:54 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:48 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:48 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:48 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:48 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:48 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Rugby? 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.

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Bus, line 85 bus

Manchester to Rugby bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:54 AM

8:30 AM → 1:54 PM

1:40 PM → 5:54 PM

3:10 PM → 7:54 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:48 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:48 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:48 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:38 AM

8:30 AM → 12:38 PM

1:40 PM → 6:33 PM

3:10 PM → 7:33 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventry

Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Street

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Rugby

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