Manchester to Cottingham bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Cottingham

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

TransPennine Express
02:203h25
Manchester
05:45Cottingham
£781One-way
0 changes

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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Train

£79

Average Price

Cheapest

£79

Average Price

3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

FlixBus

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Northern Rail (3)

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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.

Last updated at 12:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_express02:20 Manchester
3h25
05:45 Cottingham0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Cottingham

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £78
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £78

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Cottingham

Manchester
Cottingham
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport

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