The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bath Spa (BTH) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 234 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 234 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £67 Average Price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Thursday 29 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:00 Bath Spa (BTH) | 8h35 | 06:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 30 January | |||||
![]() | 04:42 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h33 | 11:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Bath Spa (BTH) | 4h15 | 11:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h50 | 20:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 234 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 234 km |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Megabus, National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath Spa (BTH) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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