The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horwich to London
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horwich to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horwich to London will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 54 buses that leave Horwich for London every day 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus14:104h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange18:15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:504h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange19:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:504h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange19:35London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:104h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange18:50London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:504h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East18:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:503h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£311One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East14:05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:203h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:053h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East17:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:004h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange13:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Horwich to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horwich to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £87.
Distance: 285 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £157 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Horwich to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horwich to London coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:10 Horwich | 4h40 | 18:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 June | |||||
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h55 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h30 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 7:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 9:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 9:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h50 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horwich to London
Buses from Horwich to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Bee Network from Horwich to LondonYou can travel by bus between Horwich to London with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Bee Network for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Horwich to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horwich to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horwich and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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