Bus Plymouth to Manchester: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$29

tomorrow

$39

Sunday

$36

Monday

$30

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$25

Thursday

$51

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	12h 11m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 11m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	9h 25m	12:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	9:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	12h 11m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 11m
FlixBus	9h 40m	8:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	9h 0m	9:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	6:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 9:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
National Express	9h 15m	12:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	9:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	12h 11m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:59:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 11m
FlixBus	9h 35m	11:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 50m	6:35 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	12h 11m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 11m
FlixBus	9h 35m	11:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	8:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 10m	5:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	2:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 40m	8:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	9h 20m	8:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:30 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:10:00 AM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	12h 0m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 31m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 31m
FlixBus	12h 11m	11:59 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM to Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 11m
FlixBus	9h 40m	8:10 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	9h 5m	7:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	1:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 1:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	12h 0m	11:15 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	9h 15m	12:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	9:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
National Express	9h 5m	7:20 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	4:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
National Express	9h 45m	3:30 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Plymouth to Manchester is $22 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Manchester

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Plymouth to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Plymouth and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Plymouth to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Manchester, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Manchester starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	8h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	229.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Manchester

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Plymouth for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$29

Saturday 12/06

$39

Sunday 12/07

$36

Monday 12/08

$30

Tuesday 12/09

$42

Wednesday 12/10

$49

Thursday 12/11

$51

Friday 12/12

$36

Saturday 12/13

$52

Sunday 12/14

$27

Monday 12/15

$28

Tuesday 12/16

$23

Wednesday 12/17

$51

Thursday 12/18

$26

Friday 12/19

$33

Saturday 12/20

$39

Sunday 12/21

$33

Monday 12/22

$61

Tuesday 12/23

$44

Wednesday 12/24

$44

Thursday 12/25

$88

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Manchester

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

With a price starting from $22, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Manchester, with $22. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Manchester

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 Plymouth to Manchester 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 Plymouth to Manchester, 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 Plymouth to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Manchester

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

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Plymouth to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Plymouth to Manchester bus

How much does a Plymouth Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 9h 40m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

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

Every day, the Plymouth to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 8h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Plymouth starts at 1:20 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 Plymouth to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Manchester starts at 11:15 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 Plymouth Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and 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 Plymouth and Manchester?

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

What can I take with me on the Plymouth to Manchester 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 Plymouth Manchester 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 Plymouth Manchester 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 Plymouth to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Manchester

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