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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Accrington to Manchester
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Accrington to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Accrington to Manchester will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Accrington for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Accrington to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Accrington to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 31 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Accrington to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX540 | 08:00 Accrington, Bus Station | 1h55 | 09:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | 10:35 Accrington, Bus Station | 1h50 | 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Accrington to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 03:43 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Bus providers: National Express, Rosso, The Blackburn Bus Company from Accrington to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Accrington to Manchester with National Express, Rosso, The Blackburn Bus Company for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Accrington to Manchester
The distance between Accrington and Manchester is about 22 miles and the average coach trip between the two centres takes about one and a half hours, depending on the time of day and traffic intensity. The shortest trip is the late-night option, taking 1 hour and 20 minutes. Three National Express coaches run each day: two each morning and one each night. All operate via a direct route along the M66.
Which coach companies travel from Accrington to Manchester?
National Express is the sole operator that has coaches running between Accrington and Manchester. All trips cost the same, regardless of the time of day. Tickets can be bought online, at the bus station, or can even be bought from the coach driver. Every coach has toilet and washroom facilities. Food is allowed on board, but food cannot be bought from the coach staff.
How long is the coach from Accrington to Manchester?
All coaches from Accrington to Manchester travel via a direct route, mostly following the M66. The shortest trip, in the late evening, takes about one hour and 20 minutes to complete. The daytime trips take close to two hours to complete. Timetables and real-time information are available at the coach stations. Timetables are also available online and are downloadable.
How many coaches are there from Accrington to Manchester?
The sole operator on this route, National Express, offers three coaches between Accrington and Manchester each day, including over weekends. The coaches leave Accrington at about 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. each day.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Accrington to Manchester?
Departure bus station: The Accrington bus station is in the centre of town, a five-minute walk from the Accrington train station. The station is relatively new and provides adequate shelter and information for passengers. Restaurants and other facilities can be found nearby.
Arrival bus station: Coaches arrive at the Manchester Coach Station in the city centre of Manchester. The station has a restaurant and basic facilities. Access to public transport is substantial and a car park and waiting area are available for commuters' convenience. The station is a short walk from the Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station and is close to many of Manchester's historic landmarks and hotels.
FAQs: Accrington to Manchester coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Accrington, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (865 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Accrington and Manchester
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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