What is the travel distance from Harrogate to Manchester?

The distance separating Harrogate and Manchester is 46 miles (74 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Harrogate to Manchester start their journey at Harrogate Bus Station and wind up at Shudehill. These are the main 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 Chill Factore, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Chinatown, Sightseeing Manchester and Chester Zoo.

Bus Harrogate to Manchester from $12 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Harrogate to Manchester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
City Connect 36	Bus	4:10pm	Harrogate	2h 49m	6:59pm	2 Broadway	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	4:10pm	Harrogate	2h 58m	7:08pm	628 Oldham Rd	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	6:55pm	Harrogate	2h 58m	9:53pm	628 Oldham Rd	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	6:55pm	Harrogate	2h 49m	9:44pm	2 Broadway	No tags
City Connect 36	Bus	9:22pm	Harrogate	3h 2m	12:24am	2 Broadway	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3h 3mAverage Duration

42 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $23	Average Duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration2h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Harrogate and Manchester?

Stops in Harrogate

A
Harrogate Bus Station
Harrogate Bus Station, Harrogate HG1 1QQ, UK
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B
Harlow Hill
Shepherds Dog, Harrogate HG2 0AG, UK
C
Harlow Grange
B6162, Harrogate HG3 1GW, UK

Stops in Manchester

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

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City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. City Connect 36 ticket prices on this trip start at $14

City Connect 36 Harrogate Manchester recent customer reviews

Never used this service before was very happy

Robert W.

August 28, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Harrogate to Manchester by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Harrogate to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Harrogate to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-30.