What is the distance between Accrington and Manchester?

The distance between the two cities is 20 miles (32 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Accrington to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Accrington, chances are that your bus will depart from Accrington and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Manchester City Football Club, National Football Museum, Chester Zoo, Sightseeing Manchester and Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre.

Bus Accrington to Manchester from $6 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Accrington to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Accrington to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Accrington to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Accrington	1h 55m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Accrington	1h 50m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Accrington to Manchester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 5mAverage Duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $13	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $22	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Where are the popular stops in Accrington and Manchester?

Stops in Accrington

A - Accrington

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Shudehill

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Accrington to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Accrington and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Accrington to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/16

$6

11/17

$6

Today

$6

11/19

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

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The cheapest trip from Accrington to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $14 for a bus ticket from Accrington to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-19.