The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brentford to Manchester
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brentford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentford to Manchester will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Brentford for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 257 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brentford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brentford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 257 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average Price Cheapest | $194 Average Price | $282 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brentford to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:55 am Brentford | 4h45 | 12:40 pm Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 pm Brentford | 5h20 | 5:20 pm Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brentford to Manchester
Distance 257 km |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 59m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Brentford to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Brentford to Manchester with Megabus for as low as $14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brentford and Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
