The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hatfield to Manchester
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hatfield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield to Manchester will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 buses that leave Hatfield 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 234 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hatfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £141 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hatfield to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield to Manchester coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 18:10 08:05Hatfield, The Galleria | 5h15 | 15:45 15:45Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 18:10 10:20Hatfield, The Galleria | 6h15 | 16:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 18:10 12:35Hatfield, The Galleria | 6h00 | 18:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 18:10 15:05Hatfield, The Galleria | 5h00 | 20:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | On time 18:10 Hatfield, The Galleria | 5h45 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | On time 20:35 Hatfield, The Galleria | 5h10 | 01:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX421 | On time 23:05 Hatfield, The Galleria | 8h30 | 07:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 15:05 Hatfield | 5h55 | 21:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hatfield to Manchester
Buses from Hatfield to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 234 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 234 km |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Hatfield to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Hatfield to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hatfield to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hatfield 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hatfield and Manchester
- 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
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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