How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to York?

The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to York start from £12. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to York?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to York is 3h 27m, covering a distance of 54 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to York route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to York?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to York at 08:37. And the latest bus departs at 21:43.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to York?

A bus journey from Manchester to York produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to York?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to York from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to York on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:40	495 Oldham Rd	3h 42m	23:22	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	19:46	16 Broadway	3h 36m	23:22	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Fastest
Bus	19:40	495 Oldham Rd	3h 42m	23:22	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	19:46	16 Broadway	3h 36m	23:22	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to York on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	16 Broadway	3h 8m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Fastest
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to York on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	16 Broadway	3h 8m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Fastest
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to York on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	16 Broadway	3h 8m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Fastest
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to York on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	16 Broadway	3h 8m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	Fastest
Bus	08:37	495 Oldham Rd	3h 16m	11:53	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	3h 23m	14:45	York Station Rd, Stop RC, outside Rail Stn	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to York

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 3 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3h 27mAverage duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £36	Average duration3h 27m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £78	Average duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £9	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and York?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Visit page
C
Manchester Airport
Visit page
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

Stops in York

A
York Bus Stop (RC)
Station Road (outside Rail Stn, Stop RC), York YO24
Visit page
B
University Of York Bus Stop
James College Nucleus & Student Centre, York YO10 5DE, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,500 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,280 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to York

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to York?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to York start from £12. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to York?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to York is 3h 27m, covering a distance of 54 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to York route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to York?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to York at 08:37. And the latest bus departs at 21:43.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to York?
A bus journey from Manchester to York produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to York?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/11

£10

01/12

£15

Today

£10

03/12

£10

04/12

No data

05/12

£10

06/12

£13

07/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Manchester to York was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £18 for a bus ticket from Manchester to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-03.