How far is Aberdeen from Manchester?

The distance covered from Aberdeen to Manchester is 408 km (253 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aberdeen to Manchester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Aberdeen Bus Station, in Aberdeen, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Bus Aberdeen to Manchester from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aberdeen to Manchester on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	9h 40m	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	9h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Manchester on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	8h 40m	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	8h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Aberdeen to Manchester on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Aberdeen Bus Station	8h 40m	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30am	Aberdeen Bus Station	8h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:34 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Aberdeen to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

409 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $266	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$58 - $58	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Aberdeen and Manchester?

Stops in Aberdeen

A
Aberdeen Bus Station
Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 5PJ
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Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and comfortable seating. Additionally, passengers appreciated being able to charge their phones during the journey. The drivers provided good customer service, contributing to an overall satisfactory travel experience for many users.

Megabus Aberdeen Manchester recent customer reviews

Friendly drivers Bus from Glasgow to Manchester is not too good mechanically, feels something is not ok wheels balance

Michael O.

August 4, 2025

Bus was on time and seat was comfortable and could charge my phone as well

Ian D.

March 9, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Manchester by bus

How far is Aberdeen from Manchester?
The distance covered from Aberdeen to Manchester is 408 km (253 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aberdeen to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Aberdeen Bus Station, in Aberdeen, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$69

11-23

$82

Today

$38

11-25

$36

11-26

$38

11-27

$44

11-28

$54

11-29

$52

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aberdeen to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $180 for a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-25.