Shipley to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Shipley to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£12

Fastest journey

2 h 54 m

Average duration

3 h 5 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Shipley to Manchester will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Shipley for Manchester 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 50 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.

National Express
17:362h54
Shipley
20:30Manchester
£111One-way
0 changes
National Express
20:353h15
Shipley
23:50Manchester
£141One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Shipley to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shipley to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £11.

Distance: 50 km

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Train

£12

Average Price

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 40m

Average total duration

2h 10m

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30m

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1h 40m

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Fastest

1h 10m

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30m

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Shipley to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 09:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express17:36 Shipley
2h54
20:30 Manchester0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Shipley to Manchester

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Buses from Shipley to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
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 £6
Distance
50 km
Average bus duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
11
Fastest bus
2h 54m
First bus
00:07
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6

Bus providers: National Express from Shipley to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Shipley to Manchester with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Price
£11
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Shipley to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Shipley to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Shipley to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Shipley to Manchester can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Shipley to Manchester is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Shipley to Manchester coach time is 2 h 54 min   covering the 30 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Shipley to Manchester leaves at 00: 33. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Shipley to Manchester leaves at 23: 45.
There are 10 coaches a day from Shipley to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Shipley to Manchester coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Shipley to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Manchester from Shipley is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Shipley to Manchester is March.
You have options as you can travel between Shipley and Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Shipley to Manchester has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Shipley to Manchester.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Shipley to Manchester.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Shipley to Manchester.
    No, luggage for the coach from Shipley to Manchester needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Shipley to Manchester.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Shipley to Manchester.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Shipley to Manchester.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Shipley to Manchester.

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    The major coach station for departures in Shipley is Shipley, Market Square. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shipley, Market Square for your trip from Shipley to Manchester.
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