What's the distance between Taunton and Manchester by coach?

The distance between Taunton and Manchester by coach is approximately 175 miles (281 km).

How can I get from Taunton to Manchester without driving?

The best way to go from Taunton to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Taunton to Manchester from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Taunton to Manchester on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	7h 35m	17:50	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	7h 15m	17:30	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	01:55	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	10h 15m	12:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	18:00	Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue	11h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:27 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Taunton 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage duration

174 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £63	Average duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£53 - £422	Average duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£28 - £28	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Taunton and Manchester?

Stops in Taunton

A - Taunton Bus Station

B - Blackbrook Park Avenue

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Taunton to Manchester

What's the distance between Taunton and Manchester by coach?
The distance between Taunton and Manchester by coach is approximately 175 miles (281 km).
How can I get from Taunton to Manchester without driving?
The best way to go from Taunton to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£13

11/11

£14

Today

£15

13/11

£17

14/11

£13

15/11

£31

16/11

£14

17/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Taunton to Manchester was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £36 for a bus ticket from Taunton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Taunton to Manchester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 15m	Avg price£25	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 6m	Avg price£190	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h	Avg price£28	Daily departures1