Manchester to Dartford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Dartford

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

4 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 55 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

281 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Dartford will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Dartford 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 281 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 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.

FlixBus
16:405h25
Manchester
22:05Dartford
£141One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
11:104h25
Manchester
15:35Dartford
£191One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Dartford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £58.

Distance: 281 km

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Train

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

£151

Average Price

6h 27m

Average total duration

5h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 50m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Dartford

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Buses from Manchester to Dartford run on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
281 km
Average bus duration
5h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
27
Direct buses
22
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:45
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

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Manchester to Dartford

You can travel by coach between Manchester and Dartford with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus for as low as £6. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Dartford coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Dartford with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: £45
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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