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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Handforth
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Oct
- Cheapest price on 30 Oct
- £24
- Average ticket price on 30 Oct
- £33
- Fastest journey on 30 Oct
- 3 h 40 m
- Average journey duration on 30 Oct
- 3 h 53 m
- Buses on 30 Oct
- 40
- Distance
- 249 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Handforth will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Fast coaches
On Fri 30 Oct, we found 40 buses from London to Handforth, including 23 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 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.
FlixBus19:30 3h40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes- FlixBus
19:00 4h10 London, Victoria Coach Station 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
7:30 3h50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
7:00 4h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
23:59 5h26 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 Manchester, Airport £25 1 One-way 0 changes
- FlixBus
19:30 3h40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
7:30 3h50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 11:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £24 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
13:10 3h55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 17:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £29 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
14:40 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 18:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £33 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
16:40 4h00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 20:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East £29 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Handforth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Handforth run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 249 km distance in 3h 40m.
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 249 km |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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
Frequently asked questions about your London to Handforth trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Handforth.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Handforth can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Handforth is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from London to Handforth leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Handforth leaves at 23:56.
Yes, there are 15 direct coaches a day from London to Handforth with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Live departures
London to Handforth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Handforth coaches for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 21:30 London | 9h40 | 7:10 Paddock South | 2 changes | |
| Friday 30 October | |||||
| NX421 | 2:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 7:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX400 · NX121 | 6:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 12:10 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 6h45 | 13:15 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h10 | 13:15 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NX120 | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 13:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 11:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX121 | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h55 | 16:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 15:45 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h50 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 15:45 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 | 11:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 | 12:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 18:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 17:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 18:55 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NX120 | 12:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h55 | 17:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 18:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h00 | 18:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 | 14:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h05 | 21:35 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h45 | 20:25 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| NX541 | 15:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 21:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 20:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h25 | 21:35 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NX120 | 16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 22:40 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h00 | 20:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 | 18:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 23:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 23:10 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 · NX181 | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h15 | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£9
FlixBus frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London and Handforth
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from London to Handforth, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Handforth. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Handforth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Handforth:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Handforth for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Handforth depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Handforth.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Handforth:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Handforth:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Handforth. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Handforth with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Handforth with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Handforth with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Complete guide to Handforth
Things to do in Handforth
Discover the best of Handforth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Handforth trip today.
- Recommended
Runway Visitor Park
Local aviation museum at Manchester Airport with historic airliners, cockpits and exhibits on civil aviation. A strong nearby option for Handforth visitors.
- Recommended
Stockport Museum
Regional museum in Stockport covering social history, industry and local stories. Well-curated galleries make it a worthwhile short trip from Handforth.
- Recommended
Meriton Road Park
Large country park with woodland, meadows and lakeside paths. Excellent for walking, wildlife and a relaxing break close to Handforth centre.
- Recommended
Lindow Common
Protected heathland and woodland with walking trails, ponds and open views. A local favourite for nature, birdwatching and easy outdoor time.
- Recommended
Bruntwood Park
Historic parkland with ornamental gardens, woodland walks and broad lawns. A pleasant nearby green space for a stroll from Handforth.
Lancashire hotpot
A rich meat and potato stew from nearby Lancashire, slow-cooked and long associated with North West home cooking and pub menus.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire’s famous crumbly cow’s milk cheese, traditionally made in the county and often served with bread, chutney or apples.
Full English breakfast
A classic North West breakfast of pork sausages, eggs, bacon, black pudding, beans and toast, common in local cafés and pubs.
The Wobbly Stamp
Popular casual spot for breakfast, brunch and coffee, with a modern café feel and broad daytime menu.
Dilshad
Established Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable neighbourhood atmosphere.
The Merchants Yard
Smart village pub serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a polished but relaxed setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Rooms and meals are mid-priced, with rail into Manchester adding modest daily travel costs for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually just get small change.
FAQs: London to Handforth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Handforth 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 Handforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Handforth
Most London to Handforth buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Handforth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in London
Arrival bus stations in Handforth
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
BusN113 · 22m · £2 · every ~2 min
A1, A31, A2, A6 · 25m · £1 · every ~6 min
757 · 28m · £4 · every ~9 min
A31, A1, A2, A6 · 30m · £1 · every ~6 min
Uk023, Ukx010, Ukn21, Ukn10, Uk003, Uk014, Uk008, Ukn11, Uk010, Uk020, Uk004, Uk021, Uk001, Ukn23, Ukxn10, Ukn30, Uk030, Uk005, Uk002, Ukn31 · 40m · £1 · every ~9 min
13 · 41m · £4 · every ~28 min
SubwayJubilee · 12m · £6 · every ~68 min
Jubilee · 12m · £5 · every ~68 min
London, Victoria Coach Station164 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TP, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN11, N44 · 9m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 17m · £2 · every ~30 min
24 · 25m · £2 · every ~25 min
38, N38 · 30m · £2 · every ~46 min
A8 · 30m · £1 · every ~10 min
390 · 35m · £2 · every ~26 min
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
BusN11, N44 · 11m · £10 · every ~4 min
148 · 14m · £2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 16m · £2 · every ~46 min
24 · 23m · £2 · every ~25 min
390 · 31m · £2 · every ~26 min
A8 · 33m · £1 · every ~10 min
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