The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£12
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£17
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
4 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
4 h 45 m
Buses on 14 Oct
33
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 33 buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 18 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
NX54014:405h00Manchester, Coach Station19:40London, Victoria Coach Station£121One-way0 changes
NX54011:304h50Manchester, Coach Station16:20London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX54018:004h50Manchester, Coach Station22:50London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX5409:004h50Manchester, Coach Station13:50London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX54115:405h50Manchester, Coach Station21:30London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX54019:304h20Manchester, Coach Station23:50London, Victoria Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
NX54011:304h50Manchester, Coach Station16:20London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX54018:004h50Manchester, Coach Station22:50London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX5409:004h50Manchester, Coach Station13:50London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
NX54016:554h55Manchester, Coach Station21:50London, Victoria Coach Station£131One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 51 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 48 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 18:30. The fastest coach covers the 259 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 48 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 4:00 |
Last bus 18:30 |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 16:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 21:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA1 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 22:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 22:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA1 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 23:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 10h45 | 5:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 0:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA6 | 19:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h53 | 1:23 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 19:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 23:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX424 · NXA1 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h56 | 7:51 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX424 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h16 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
NX421 · NXA1 | 2:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h07 | 9:52 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX421 | 2:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA31 | 5:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h07 | 11:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 5:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NXA1 | 5:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h07 | 12:52 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 5:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NXA31 | 7:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h57 | 14:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 7:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 13:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA1 | 9:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h52 | 14:52 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 9:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NXA31 | 9:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h02 | 16:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 9:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 15:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 10:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA31 | 11:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h52 | 17:22 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 11:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 18:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NXA2 | 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h03 | 19:28 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 19:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NXA2 | 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 20:25 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 14:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 19:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NXA1 | 14:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 20:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 · NXA1 | 14:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h55 | 21:45 London, Baker Street Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 14:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 20:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 15:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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