Comfort
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 30 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Atherton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Atherton will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from London to Atherton, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Atherton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 275 km
Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Atherton:
A coach is £50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Atherton costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Atherton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Coach takes on average 5h 7m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Atherton coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 London | 4h10 | 15:20 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 London | 5h50 | 18:50 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Atherton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 275 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 275 km |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Atherton 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 Atherton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Atherton buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Atherton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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