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Compare coach, train and flight for Battersea to Manchester

The cheapest option from Battersea to Manchester is coach, with an average price of £12. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Battersea to Manchester among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 264 km

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£12

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Cheapest option

£77

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£140

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5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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4h 1m

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Live departures

Battersea to Manchester bus times

The table below shows live departures for Battersea to Manchester coaches for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express16:00 Battersea
5h20
21:20 Manchester0 changesdirect
FlixBus19:40 Battersea
4h10
23:50 Manchester0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Battersea to Manchester coaches with Omio?

Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Battersea to Manchester.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Battersea to Manchester.

Why book with Omio vs Megabus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Battersea to Manchester.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Battersea to Manchester.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Battersea to Manchester.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Battersea to Manchester.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Battersea to Manchester

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Typically, there are 53 buses per day from Battersea to Manchester, including 52 direct buses, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 4h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
264 km
Average bus duration
4h 53m
Lowest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
53
Direct buses
52
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
0:20
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Battersea to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Battersea to Manchester with Megabus, National Express for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
£10
Megabus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
£11
National Express frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

FAQs: Battersea to Manchester coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Battersea to Manchester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The earliest coach from Battersea to Manchester leaves at 0:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Battersea to Manchester leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 52 direct coaches a day from Battersea to Manchester with Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Battersea to Manchester, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Battersea and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Battersea , you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station . When arriving in Manchester , you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East, Manchester, Airport.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Battersea to Manchester is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Battersea and Manchester including taking a coach, train and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Battersea to Manchester:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Battersea to Manchester for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Battersea to Manchester depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Battersea to Manchester.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Battersea to Manchester:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Battersea to Manchester:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Battersea to Manchester.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Battersea to Manchester with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Battersea to Manchester with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Battersea to Manchester with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Battersea and Manchester

Most Battersea to Manchester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare Battersea and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Battersea
Arrival bus stations in Manchester

Which Manchester station do buses from Battersea arrive at?

Buses from Battersea to Manchester most often arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Some services arrive at Manchester, Coach Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Manchester arrival station.
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeShudehill Interchange, Manchester M4 2AF, United KingdomWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre

Bus163, 118, 119, 18, 112, 114, 117, 81 · 3m · £2 · every ~69 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 2m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.

Manchester, Coach StationChorlton St, Manchester M1 3JF, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 33, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 1m · £2 · every ~231 min

Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre

Bus101, 15, 103, 102 · 14m · £2 · every ~31 min
Uk023, Ukn23, Uk071 · 21m · £0.89 · every ~2 min

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