What is the travel distance from Inverness to Manchester?

About 287 miles (463 km) separate Inverness and Manchester.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Inverness to Manchester start their journey at Farraline Park Bus Station and wind up at Shudehill. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Sightseeing Manchester, Chill Factore, City Centre Cruises, Coronation Street The Tour and Chester Zoo.

Bus Inverness to Manchester from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Inverness to Manchester on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	Farraline Park Bus Station	9h 50m	2:40am	Shudehill	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:18 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Inverness to Manchester

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 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

287 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $70	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$74 - $74	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Inverness and Manchester?

Stops in Inverness

A
Farraline Park Bus Station
Margaret Street, Inverness IV1, UK
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Inverness to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Inverness to Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Inverness 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

11/24

$34

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$31

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$31

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The cheapest trip from Inverness to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $34 for a bus ticket from Inverness to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-30.