Bus from Manchester City Centre to Accrington
2 direct routes · about 74 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 21:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Accrington as of 13:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X41 | The Blackburn Bus Company | ~74 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 06:50 | 21:10 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) | Christ Church Street (by) | Salford, Kersal, Bury, Prestwich, Bury, Stubbins & 5 more |
| 540 | National Express | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:40 | 19:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station | Bus Station (Stand 4) | Bolton, Astley Bridge, Darwen & Blackburn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X41 bus or 540 bus timetable.
Fares from Manchester City Centre to Accrington
- £3.00 adult single on the X41 (The Blackburn Bus Company)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Accrington?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Accrington: the X41 (The Blackburn Bus Company), the 540 (National Express). The most frequent is the X41, 16 times each weekday — board at Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) and get off at Christ Church Street (by), about 74 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Accrington?
Around 74 minutes on the X41, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Salford, Kersal, Bury, Prestwich and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Accrington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 21:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Accrington?
An adult single from Manchester City Centre to Accrington is £3.00 on the X41 (The Blackburn Bus Company), from Shudehill Interchange (Stand E) to Christ Church Street (by). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.