The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 58 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hull (HUL) 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 Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
To travel from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
NX131 · NX1708:454h45Hull, Paragon Interchange13:30Manchester, Coach Station£171One-way1 change
NX561 · NX17010:255h10Hull, Paragon Interchange15:35Manchester, Coach Station£191One-way1 change
NX131 · NX1708:454h45Hull, Paragon Interchange13:30Manchester, Coach Station£171One-way1 change
NX561 · NX17010:255h10Hull, Paragon Interchange15:35Manchester, Coach Station£191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 128 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £44.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX561 · NX170 | 6:30 Hull, Paragon Interchange | 4h50 | 11:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX131 · NX170 | 8:10 Hull, Paragon Interchange | 5h05 | 13:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX561 · NX170 | 10:40 Hull, Paragon Interchange | 4h30 | 15:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 128 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 128 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hull (HUL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hull (HUL) 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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