The cheapest and fastest coaches from Romford to Manchester
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Romford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Romford to Manchester will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 buses that leave Romford for Manchester 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 268 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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 coach, train and flight for Romford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Romford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 268 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £105 Average Price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Romford to Manchester
Buses from Romford to Manchester run on average 38 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 268 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 268 km |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Romford to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Romford to Manchester with FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Romford to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romford to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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 Romford and Manchester
- 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
Most popular bus connections from Romford
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