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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 19 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 263 km
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5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 14:00 London Victoria (VIC) | 5h30 | 19:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 London Victoria (VIC) | 5h10 | 20:10 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:30 London Victoria (VIC) | 4h50 | 22:20 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:30 London Victoria (VIC) | 4h15 | 00:45 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| NX421 | 02:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 07:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 263 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 263 km |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)You can travel by bus between London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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