Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

Coach tours
2
From
£179
Next departure
3 Dec 2026
Duration
2–5 days
Operators
Just Go Holidays, Shearings

2 tours visiting Greater Manchester

  1. Lancashire

    Christmas Carols on the East Lancashire Railway

    Operated by Just Go Holidays

    Visiting › Greater Manchester, Lancashire

    • Day 2 · East Lancashire Railway Festive Steam Journey and Bury After breakfast and hotel check-out, the tour heads to Bury station on the East Lancashire Railway. A choir sets the festive mood with traditional carols on the platform before you step into standard class for a…
    • 2 days
    • Leaves 3 Dec 2026
    • 1 date

    from £179

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  2. Blackpool

    Blackpool, East Lancashire Railway and the Lake District

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Blackpool, Southport, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Bowness-on-Windermere +1 more

    • Day 3 · East Lancashire Railway Bury Market, Heritage Railway & Oswaldtwistle Mills The day starts with time to explore the bustling Bury Market, home to more than 370 stalls selling clothing, footwear, and the town's renowned black pudding. Next, you board the East Lancashire Railway for a scenic rail…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 12 Apr 2027
    • 11 dates

    from £469

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Greater Manchester, by departure month.

  1. Oct No tours
  2. Nov No tours
  3. Dec 1 tour from £179
  4. Jan No tours
  5. Feb No tours
  6. Mar No tours
  7. Apr 1 tour from £469
  8. May No tours
  9. Jun 1 tour from £499
  10. Jul 1 tour from £529
  11. Aug 1 tour from £529
  12. Sept 1 tour from £529

Places of Interest

East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway is a twelve-mile heritage line connecting Bury to Rawtenstall via Ramsbottom. Visitors can ride vintage steam and diesel engines through the Pennine countryside and Irwell valley. Highlights include a transport museum at Bury Bolton Street station, dining trains, and themed events, with stops featuring independent shops and cafés.

The East Lancashire Railway is a twelve-mile heritage line that winds through the Irwell valley and the beautiful Pennine countryside, connecting Bury to Rawtenstall via Ramsbottom. The route uses tracks originally laid in the 1840s, though passenger services had vanished by the early 70s. Thanks to a dedicated preservation trust, the line reopened in 1987 and was eventually extended all the way to Rawtenstall by 1991.

Nowadays, visitors can ride behind vintage steam and diesel engines through rolling hills and sleepy villages. The railway's hub at Bury Bolton Street is a stunning Victorian station, featuring a transport museum with an impressive array of old locomotives. Stops like Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall are full of independent shops and café culture, and the railway keeps things exciting with dining trains and themed events all year round. It's a wonderful, nostalgic way to experience the Lancashire landscape and a slower pace of travel.

Greater Manchester coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Greater Manchester cost?

Coach holidays visiting Greater Manchester start from £179 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Greater Manchester?

Coach holidays visiting Greater Manchester last between 2 and 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Greater Manchester depart?

Upcoming departures run from December 2026 to September 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Greater Manchester?

Tours visiting Greater Manchester are run by Just Go Holidays and Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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