Bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first and last bus 04:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wolverhampton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | National Express | ~110 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:25 | 04:25 | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Manchester Central Coach Station | — |
| 829 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 04:10 | 04:10 | Coach Park (before) | Manchester Central Coach Station | Penkridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wolverhampton 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 422 bus or 829 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre: the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express). The most frequent is the 422, twice each weekday — board at Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) and get off at Manchester Central Coach Station, about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre?
Around 110 minutes on the 422, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 04:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester City Centre?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.