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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wakefield and Greater Manchester takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

3h 2m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Wakefield and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network2h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Horton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 2h 49m.

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