Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
5 h 20 m
Buses on 14 Sept
2
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bury will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 2 buses from London to Bury, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Bury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 275 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £53 Average Price | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bury:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bury costing on average £53.
A coach is £54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bury costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Bury take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Coach takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £67. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for London to Bury coaches for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 2:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h30 | 5:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h11 | 6:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h26 | 5:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h51 | 5:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 14 September | |||||
![]() | 10:40 London | 4h40 | 15:20 Bury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from London to Bury run on average 46 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 41 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 275 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 275 km |
Average bus duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bury 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 Bury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Bury buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Bury 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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