The cheapest and fastest coaches from Congleton to Manchester
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Congleton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Manchester will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Congleton for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 26 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.
9:091h26Congleton10:35Manchester£151One-way0 changes
9:091h26Congleton10:35Manchester£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Congleton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 35 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Congleton to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Congleton to Manchester coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:09 Congleton | 1h26 | 10:35 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Congleton to Manchester
Buses from Congleton to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:20, the last at 23:02. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 16m |
First bus 4:20 |
Last bus 23:02 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
FAQs: Congleton to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Congleton to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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