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Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 45m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 14m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands3h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 34m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 19m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 19m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 19m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands4h 49m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNX West MidlandsStagecoach Midlands5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace? 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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  • Distance: 114.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Shakespeare's Birthplace, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham Coach Station, Solihull Town Centre, and NatWest Bank in around 5h 6m.

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