London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£11

Average

£15

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

19:005h10

London Waterloo (WAT)

00:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£111One-way

0 changes

08:304h20

London Waterloo (WAT)

12:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£141One-way

0 changes

13:005h20

London Waterloo (WAT)

18:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£151One-way

0 changes

11:004h50

London Waterloo (WAT)

15:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£201One-way

0 changes

London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	08:30 London Waterloo (WAT)	4h20	12:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:00 London Waterloo (WAT)	5h20	18:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	11:00 London Waterloo (WAT)	4h50	15:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:00 London Waterloo (WAT)	5h10	00:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

4 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

262 km

Of the 4 buses that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:304h20

London Waterloo (WAT)

12:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£141One-way

0 changes

11:004h50

London Waterloo (WAT)

15:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£201One-way

0 changes

19:005h10

London Waterloo (WAT)

00:10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£111One-way

0 changes

13:005h20

London Waterloo (WAT)

18:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£151One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

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

262 km

Average bus duration

5h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 15m

First bus

04:30

Last bus

23:30

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and FlixBus London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

For as little as £7 you can travel by coach to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) with Megabus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

Cheap coach tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) is on average 4 h 20 min for the 162 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 04: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 22: 30.

Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between London Waterloo (WAT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Waterloo (WAT) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a coach, train or flight.