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Trip Overview

The average bus between Plymouth and Manchester takes 9h 53m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

9h 53m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Plymouth to Manchester bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Plymouth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus9h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 20m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus7h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus9h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressFlixBus8h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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