The average bus between Shotts and Manchester takes 7h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shotts 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Shotts and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ryde Road and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shotts 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Manchester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Shotts to Manchester bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Shotts to Manchester bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Shotts and Manchester is 279 km. The road distance is 384 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.