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Trip Overview

The average bus between The Shard and Greater Manchester takes 6h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from The Shard to Greater 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.

6h 54m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

The Shard to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between The Shard and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from The Shard is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge Station and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 56m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 54m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport UK London BusNational ExpressBee Network6h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Shard to Greater 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 The Shard to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between The Shard, England and Greater Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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