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London to Manchester bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from London to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
FlixBus
18:004h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
22:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£121One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus
18:354h15
London
22:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£121One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
07:305h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£141One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
21:004h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:55Manchester
£171One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
21:304h25
London
01:55Manchester
£171One-way
0 changes

London to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
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07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station5h20 12:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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07:30 London4h50 12:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station5h00 12:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station5h00 13:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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08:35 London4h25 13:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station5h25 14:25 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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09:35 London4h50 14:25 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station5h20 15:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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10:30 London4h50 15:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station5h50 17:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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12:05 London5h15 17:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station5h00 18:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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14:05 London4h25 18:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station5h25 21:55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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17:05 London4h50 21:55 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station4h50 22:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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18:35 London4h15 22:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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FlixBusFlixBus
21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station4h55 01:55 Manchester0 changesDirect
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21:30 London4h25 01:55 Manchester0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station4h50 03:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
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23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station6h51 06:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect

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Bus times from London to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

4 h 15 m

Average

5 h 2 m

Buses per day

21

Distance

262 km

Of the 21 buses that leave London for Manchester every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
18:354h15
London
22:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£121One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
08:354h25
London
13:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£171One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
14:054h25
London
18:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£201One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
21:304h25
London
01:55Manchester
£171One-way
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17:054h50
London
21:55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£191One-way
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Manchester

Buses from London to Manchester run on average 64 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 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
261 km
Average bus duration
4h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
64
Direct buses
47
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:57
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

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Manchester

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you to Manchester from London from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from London to Manchester coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £11
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

Buses from London to Manchester

There are plenty of buses to choose from when planning your journey from London to Manchester. The buses leave frequently throughout the day, almost every half an hour and sometimes with multiple buses departing at the same time in different stations. There are also a variety of destination bus stations to choose from, making it easier for you to plan your journey. The bus journey from London to Manchester can take between 3h50 and 6h30, giving you plenty of time to read the on-board magazine. Tickets are generally affordable and there are both direct and stop over buses available, and they operate every day of the week and you can find them on the Omio website.

London to Manchester Bus Time: Daily Departures

The first bus from London to Manchester departs at 07.00 a.m. and there are departures throughout the day from the various stations right up to 00:10 a.m. The last bus takes about five hours and gets you there in the early morning. Buses are very regular throughout the day, leaving every half an hour, and sometimes with multiple buses leaving from different coach and bus stations in London at the same time.

How long is the journey by bus from London to Manchester?

On average, the bus journey from London to Manchester takes about 5 hours, but there are both faster and slower options to consider. The fastest bus to Manchester from London takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and it is operated by Megabus, departing from London Victoria Coach Station, and arriving at Manchester Airport coach station. The slowest bus available is operated by National Express and departs London Victoria Coach station and arrives into Manchester Shudehill Interchange station.

Bus from London to Manchester: man on a coach from London. Source: Shutterstock

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Manchester?

Departure bus station: There are a couple of departure bus stations to choose from when departing London and travelling to Manchester. London Heathrow Coach station is located within terminals 1, 2, and 3 and it is maintained by National Express. It is about 16 miles from the city centre, and it has waiting facilities, toilets, baby changing facilities and a car park. You can find a newsagent, a coffee shop and ATMs and cash points as well as payphones should you need them. The other departure station is London Victoria Coach station which is also operated by National Express. It is about 2 miles from the city centre and it also has toilets, waiting facilities and a coffee shop where you can relax. You can buy snacks or newspapers at the newsagent and there are cashpoints and payphones to use in the station.

Arrival bus station: There are four choices of arrival bus stations to choose from when travelling to Manchester from London. Manchester Airport is about 9 miles from the city centre and it offers ticket machines, and baby changing facilities, as well as the Metrolink to get you into the city. Manchester Victoria Station is less than a mile from the city centre when walking, and is only a short taxi journey away. It has toilets, a café, and luggage trolleys to use but it does not have baby changing facilities. Manchester Coach Station is less than a mile from the city centre as well, and there are taxis that can take you there if you do not want to walk. It has toilets, a newsagent, restaurant where you can buy food, and it has charging points should you need it. It is operated by National Express. Finally, Shudehill Interchange is less than a mile from the city centre, easily walkable, with taxis available to get you thee in about 15 minutes. It has toilets, a newsagent, a travel shop, and it has access to the Metro link too.

Which bus companies travel from London to Manchester?

National Express and Megabus are the providers for the buses from London to Manchester, and they offer plenty of direct and indirect routes, at competitive prices. Both offer journeys throughout the day, and have plenty of departure stations and departure times to choose from, meaning that you can find great, cheap bus tickets from London to Manchester.

Megabus buses from London to Manchester

Megabus offer the fastest bus on this route, travelling from London to Manchester in about 3 hours and 50 minutes. The route departs London Victoria Coach Station and arrives in to Manchester Airport. Megabus offers direct and 1 stop routes, and affordable prices that give you greater flexibility when it comes to planning your journey.

National Express buses from London to Manchester

On average, the National Express bus takes about 5 hours, and it is generally slower than the Megabus when travelling to Manchester from London. It offers a one stop route that stops over in Birmingham, but it takes longer and is more expensive than the usual direct ticket.

Bus London to Manchester: Services on Board

Megabus guarantee you a seat if you reserve your ticket in advance, and there are extra leg room options available. Wifi is free and available to all guests on board, and there are charging points on the seats to make sure that you have the most enjoyable journey possible. You can bring up to 20kg of luggage on board, and there are toilets and air conditioning installed. There is even a coach tracker so you can keep up-to-date with your travel route. National Express allows you to bring up to two 20kg bags on board as well as hand luggage. Wifi is free and available, and when you reserve your ticket, you are guaranteed your seat. Seats are spacious and comfortable and National Express offers an eco-friendly way to travel by bus due to their commitment to providing greener travel.

How to find cheap bus tickets from London to Manchester?

There are a few ways to ensure that you get the best deals when it comes to cheap tickets from London to Manchester. Firstly, we recommend that you try to book your tickets in advance, as this often costs less than if you book your ticket on the same day, or just as you arrive at the coach station. Secondly, if you are flexible about when you depart and when you arrive, you will have more options to consider when it comes to booking your tickets. This means that you can find the best deals out there. Finally, we recommend that you consider taking the slower routes, especially if they require a connection, as they can sometimes be cheaper overall as people pay more to have direct, faster journeys.

Bus from London to Manchester: Castlefield area in Manchester. Source: Shutterstock

To Manchester by bus—travel tips

Manchester is a vibrant city that is truly worth checking out, especially if you have a few hours to yourself. For the sports fan, Manchester is home to two of the biggest football clubs in the world, and it would not be a trip to Manchester without visiting Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium. You may also be interested in the National Football Museum where you can easily spend a few hours learning about the history of the beautiful game!

For those that are more interested in art or engineering, then we recommend a visit to the Manchester Art gallery, or the Industry Museum, as you can find some truly fascinating things there. If you would like to go shopping during your time in Manchester then you should head to the high street, where you will find all of the latest shops and plenty of cool places to grab a drink. The Manchester Arndale shopping mall is another great place to go shopping. Overall, Manchester has plenty to see and do and is well worth a visit, regardless of whether you are travelling for business or for leasure.

FAQs: London to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Manchester 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 to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Manchester can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Manchester is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Manchester coach time is 3 h 55 min   covering the 162 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Manchester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Manchester leaves at 23: 57.
Yes, there are 57 direct coaches a day from London to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the trip from London to Manchester you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from London to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Golders Green Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Manchester is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Manchester

London
Manchester
The major coach station for departures in London is Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station for your trip from London to Manchester.
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Airport Way
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Burger King (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Bus: 757, A1, 888 Train: Luton Airport Parkway
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal NorthWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Northway
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Wagamama (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
  • Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
The major coach station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip to Manchester from London.
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens

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