Bus Wolverhampton to Manchester: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Wolverhampton to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$17

Thursday

$23

Friday

$23

Saturday

$23

Sunday

$21

Monday

$18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
	National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 71%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 65%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 65%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
	National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 65%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Avanti West Coast	2h 45m	9:00 AM	Wolverhampton	Central Station	11:45 AM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Avanti West Coast	2h 46m	11:00 AM	Wolverhampton	Central Station	1:46 PM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 46m
CrossCountry	2h 38m	9:27 AM	Wolverhampton	Central Station	12:05 PM	Manchester	Piccadilly Train Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 9:27:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 62%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/30/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 30m	1:35 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/31/2026 1:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
	National Express	1h 50m	4:25 AM	Wolverhampton	Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) at 8/31/2026 4:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester via Dudley, you can save more than $13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 72%
  
  2h 10m
  
  Wolverhampton
  
  6 mi
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Dudley
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Central Bus Station, Dudley (United Kingdom) at 8/31/2026 4:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester is $13 on 9/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Wolverhampton and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Wolverhampton and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Wolverhampton to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Wolverhampton and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 18 buses from Wolverhampton to Manchester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Wolverhampton and Manchester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast that travel 3 times every day by bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	4:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	62.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast

Cheapest bus connections from Wolverhampton to Manchester

Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Wolverhampton for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$23

Wednesday 08/26

$17

Thursday 08/27

$30

Friday 08/28

$23

Saturday 08/29

$30

Sunday 08/30

$21

Monday 08/31

$18

Tuesday 09/01

$18

Wednesday 09/02

$16

Thursday 09/03

$17

Friday 09/04

$14

Saturday 09/05

$17

Sunday 09/06

$14

Monday 09/07

$14

Tuesday 09/08

$13

Wednesday 09/09

$14

Thursday 09/10

$17

Friday 09/11

$14

Saturday 09/12

$16

Sunday 09/13

$13

Monday 09/14

$13

Tuesday 09/15

$14

Wednesday 09/16

$14

Thursday 09/17

$30

Friday 09/18

$13

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Wolverhampton to Manchester, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Wolverhampton to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Wolverhampton to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Wolverhampton and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Wolverhampton and Manchester.

Bus Stop

Piper's Row

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Wolverhampton to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Wolverhampton to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Wolverhampton to Manchester bus

How much does a Wolverhampton Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 4h 30m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Wolverhampton to Manchester?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Wolverhampton to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Wolverhampton to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Wolverhampton to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 1h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Wolverhampton starts at 1:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Wolverhampton for Manchester starts at 4:25 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Wolverhampton Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Wolverhampton and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Wolverhampton and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast.

What can I take with me on the Wolverhampton to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Wolverhampton Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Wolverhampton Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Wolverhampton to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Wolverhampton and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Wolverhampton and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!