Manchester to Russell Square Buses

Manchester to Russell Square buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Russell Square takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Russell Square. 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 17m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre

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Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...

4h 48m

£25–36

Manchester to Russell Square bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road / O2 Centre and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
5:15 AM → 10:24 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
4:40 AM → 9:54 AM
5h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Russell Square? 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.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Russell Square, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre

Manchester to Russell Square bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:15 AM → 5:21 PM

12:15 PM → 5:32 PM

1:25 PM → 7:30 PM

2:35 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM

5:15 AM → 10:24 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

9:20 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM

5:15 AM → 10:24 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

9:20 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM

5:15 AM → 10:24 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

9:20 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM

5:15 AM → 10:24 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

9:20 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:44 AM

4:40 AM → 9:54 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Russell Square, England?

Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre

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