Coach trips from Manchester to Sofia

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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 67 destinations from Sofia, including Thessaloniki, Bucharest, İstanbul.
Booking bus tickets between Sofia and Manchester with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
In Manchester, there are 3 coach stops, namely Manchester (Moss Lane East), Manchester (Shudehill Interchange), Manchester (Stand NN on Shudehill). As for Sofia, it boasts 4 stops: Sofia (Alexander Nevski Cathedral), Sofia (Serdika bus station), Sofia Bus Station West, Sofia Central Bus Station.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
Travelers journeying from Manchester to Sofia are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your Manchester to Sofia trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
For your journey between Manchester and Sofia, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
Every FlixBus service between Manchester and Sofia is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between Manchester and Sofia welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
Child ticket prices for the Manchester to Sofia route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines. Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.
The first FlixBus service from Manchester to Sofia is scheduled for 02:45.
The day's last FlixBus departure from Manchester to Sofia is at 13:40.

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Steps to secure your coach ticket from Manchester to Sofia

It's straightforward to book with FlixBus. Either on this site or via the free FlixBus App, you can finalise your booking in moments. When buying your ticket from Manchester to Sofia online, we offer multiple secure online payment options, like credit card, Paypal, and even Google and Apple Pay. Or, you can opt for cash on the coach or at an authorised retailer.

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Ample Baggage Provision

Whether you're a light packer or prefer to pack the kitchen sink, we allow one piece of hand luggage and one hold luggage at no extra charge. Want more details? Explore our detailed baggage guidelines.

Journeying with Kids between Manchester and Sofia

We offer reduced rates for youngsters below 15, and pushchairs are brought on free of cost. Dive into our policy for young travellers for further insights.

All-Inclusive Accessibility

Our coach services between Manchester and Sofia are can accommodate passengers with limited mobility. Assistance animals are always welcomed, and we handle the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility apparatus without any fees.

Facilities Onboard

During your travel between Manchester and Sofia, recline in our roomy seating while enjoyinh free perks such as individual charging points, onboard lavatories, and indeed, complimentary Wi-Fi on most coaches.

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