Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£8

Average

£14

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

07:004h50

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:50London Waterloo (WAT)

£81One-way

0 changes

20:205h15

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:35London Waterloo (WAT)

£101One-way

0 changes

18:205h10

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

23:30London Waterloo (WAT)

£171One-way

0 changes

16:205h05

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

21:25London Waterloo (WAT)

£211One-way

0 changes

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	18:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	5h10	23:30 London Waterloo (WAT)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	20:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	5h15	01:35 London Waterloo (WAT)	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	16:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	5h05	21:25 London Waterloo (WAT)	0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus	07:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	4h50	11:50 London Waterloo (WAT)	0 changesDirect
This is the last bus of the day.

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Bus times from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 50 m

Average

5 h 5 m

Buses per day

Distance

262 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Waterloo (WAT) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:004h50

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:50London Waterloo (WAT)

£81One-way

0 changes

16:205h05

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

21:25London Waterloo (WAT)

£211One-way

0 changes

18:205h10

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

23:30London Waterloo (WAT)

£171One-way

0 changes

20:205h15

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

01:35London Waterloo (WAT)

£101One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Take a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) and enjoy the approximately 262 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

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

262 km

Average bus duration

5h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 20m

First bus

01:40

Last bus

20:20

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, FlixBus and National Express Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) from £9 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, FlixBus and National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) - London Waterloo (WAT) 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.

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT).

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) coach travel time is 4 h 30 min for the 162 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 01: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 22: 40.

Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) with Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) coach with Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Waterloo (WAT) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to London Waterloo (WAT) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Waterloo (WAT) is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Waterloo (WAT) including taking a coach, train or flight.