The cheapest and fastest coaches from Macclesfield to London
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
56
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Macclesfield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macclesfield to London will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 56 buses that leave Macclesfield for London every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 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.
FlixBus9:306h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:306h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange16:10London, Victoria Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:504h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East18:35London, Victoria Coach Station£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:504h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange19:35London, Victoria Coach Station£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:305h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange18:35London, Victoria Coach Station£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:503h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East14:05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:203h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:053h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East17:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£201One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:004h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange13:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Macclesfield to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 237 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price | £146 Average Price |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Macclesfield to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Macclesfield to London coaches for today, Thursday 11 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 Macclesfield | 6h05 | 14:35 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Macclesfield | 5h05 | 17:35 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Macclesfield | 4h40 | 21:10 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Macclesfield | 4h25 | 21:25 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 7:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Macclesfield to London
Buses from Macclesfield to London run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 237 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 237 km |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Macclesfield to LondonYou can travel by bus between Macclesfield to London with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Macclesfield to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Macclesfield to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Macclesfield and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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