Bus Manchester to Madrid: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Madrid

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Madrid from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$168

Saturday

$137

Sunday

Monday

$83

Tuesday

Wednesday

$92

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	41h 45m	6:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 6:35:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
FlixBus	36h 21m	11:59 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 11:59:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 21m
FlixBus	34h 10m	12:20 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	11:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 12:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/6/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	36h 50m	6:05 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$230	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 6:05:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 50m
FlixBus	37h 15m	5:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$230	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 5:40:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/7/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	36h 0m	12:20 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 12:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
FlixBus	41h 45m	6:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 6:35:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/8/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
FlixBus	36h 21m	11:59 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 11:59:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/8/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 21m
FlixBus	36h 55m	6:00 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/8/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 55m
FlixBus	37h 15m	5:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/6/2026 5:40:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/8/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	41h 5m	1:50 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 1:50:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 5m
FlixBus	38h 25m	4:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 4:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 25m
FlixBus	40h 45m	4:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 4:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/10/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 45m
FlixBus	39h 15m	6:00 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 6:00:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/10/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
FlixBus	39h 35m	5:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 5:40:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/10/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 5m	2:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 2:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/12/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
FlixBus	42h 25m	2:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 2:50:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/12/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	38h 25m	4:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/12/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 25m
FlixBus	40h 45m	4:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 4:30:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/12/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 45m
FlixBus	41h 5m	1:50 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	7:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 1:50:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 6/12/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Madrid is $83 on 6/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Manchester to Madrid. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Manchester and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Manchester to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Madrid, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Manchester to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Madrid starting from $83!

Cheapest Bus	$83
Fastest Bus	35h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	905.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Madrid

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

Friday 06/05

$168

Saturday 06/06

$137

Sunday 06/07

Monday 06/08

$83

Tuesday 06/09

Wednesday 06/10

$92

Thursday 06/11

Friday 06/12

Saturday 06/13

$151

Sunday 06/14

$117

Monday 06/15

$98

Tuesday 06/16

$96

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$129

Tuesday 06/23

$112

Wednesday 06/24

$115

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Madrid, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $83, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $168.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Madrid, with $83. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $93.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Madrid from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Madrid

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Madrid:

Cheapest Price	$83
Fastest Bus	35h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:20 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	5/18/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Madrid

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Madrid.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Madrid bus

How much does a Manchester Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $83 and takes 42h 5m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Madrid?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $83 and $230. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Madrid each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Madrid take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Madrid is offered by FlixBus and takes 35h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $227. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Manchester starts at 12:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Madrid starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Madrid, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Madrid bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Manchester and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Madrid?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Manchester and Madrid change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Madrid

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!