4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to York
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to York will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 18 buses that leave Manchester for York 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 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 52 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.
FlixBus13:502h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:55York, Train Station£71One-way0 changes
NX170 · YC84320:003h22Manchester, Coach Station23:22York, Station Rd£121One-way1 change- NX170 · YC8437:353h00Manchester, Coach Station10:35York, Station Rd£121One-way1 change
- NX170 · YC8405:103h02Manchester, Coach Station8:12York, Station Rd£121One-way1 change
- NX170 · YC84014:153h10Manchester, Coach Station17:25York, Station Rd£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus23:302h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:30York, Train Station£151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:502h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:55York, Train Station£71One-way0 changes
- NX170 · NX56121:102h40Manchester, Coach Station23:50York, Station Rd£161One-way1 change
- NX170 · YC84318:552h47Manchester, Coach Station21:42York, Station Rd£121One-way1 change
- NX170 · YC84317:502h52Manchester, Coach Station20:42York, Station Rd£141One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 93 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to York coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX172 · YC840 | Delayed 16:15 7:00Manchester, Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:15 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h00 | 1:30 York, Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| NX170 · YC840 | Delayed 12:35 5:10Manchester, Coach Station | 3h02 | 8:12 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 6:30Manchester, Coach Station | 3h05 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX172 · YC840 | 7:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 3h00 | 10:15 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 7:35Manchester, Coach Station | 3h00 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 8:40Manchester, Coach Station | 3h13 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 9:50Manchester, Coach Station | 3h03 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 10:55Manchester, Coach Station | 3h08 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 12:00Manchester, Coach Station | 3h03 | 14:45 14:45York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 12:35 13:05Manchester, Coach Station | 2h58 | 16:03 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 2h05 | 15:55 York, Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX170 · YC840 | On time 14:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 3h10 | 17:25 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | On time 15:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h58 | 18:23 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | On time 16:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 3h06 | 19:46 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | On time 17:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h52 | 20:42 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | On time 18:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h47 | 21:42 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · YC843 | On time 20:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 3h22 | 23:22 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
| NX170 · NX561 | On time 21:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 2h40 | 23:50 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to York
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to York run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 93 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Manchester to YorkYou can travel by bus between Manchester to York with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Manchester to York
Buses from Manchester to York are provided by National Express, which runs frequent services from approximately 4:00 a.m. to the late evening. On any given day, there are more than 10 buses available, usually departing every hour until noon and every two hours afterwards. All buses stop in Leeds, where travellers must transfer to a York-bound coach. The fastest buses take 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to York, and the slowest can take more than 4 hours. Manchester coach station (located a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly station and the city centre) is the departure point, and buses arrive at York coach and bus station, situated next to the railway station, on the western bank of the River Ouse.
About York
York is a north England city of haunting medieval beauty with ancient walls dating back to the 13th century enclosing a maze of narrow cobbled streets just waiting to be explored. Highlights include the York Minster Cathedral, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and an abundance of museums, cafes and pubs. Buses from Manchester to York arrive at York Bus Station located on Station Road opposite the railway station. York is a compact and pedestrian friendly city so getting around on foot is very easy. Also frequent bus service connect the city’s major destinations, and taxis are available at spots such as the Railway Station, St Leonard’s Place, St Saviourgate, and Blossom Street. Passengers continuing their journeys out of the city can take Yorkshire Coastliner buses to major towns in the county and to resorts on the east coast such as Scarborough.
FAQs: Manchester to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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 Manchester and York
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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