The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Cottingham
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Cottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cottingham will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £78.
Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester for Cottingham 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 125 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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 and coach for Manchester to Cottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 125 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Cottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Cottingham coaches for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 02:20 Manchester | 3h25 | 05:45 Cottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Cottingham
Buses from Manchester to Cottingham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £78 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:20, the last at 21:12. The fastest coach covers the 125 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 125 km |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 06:20 |
Last bus 21:12 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Manchester to CottinghamYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Cottingham with FlixBus for as low as £78. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Cottingham
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 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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