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Trip Overview

The average bus between Motherwell and Manchester takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Motherwell to Manchester. 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 52m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Motherwell to Manchester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Motherwell and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    JMB TravelNational Express4h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowNational Express5h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell to Manchester? 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: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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