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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC), including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
6:155h05Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:20London Victoria (VIC)£111One-way0 changes- 16:454h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)21:40London Victoria (VIC)£151One-way0 changes
- 16:454h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)21:40London Victoria (VIC)£151One-way0 changes
- 6:155h05Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:20London Victoria (VIC)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £314.
Distance: 263 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £314 Average Price | £86 Average Price | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC):
A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average £86.
A coach is £292 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average £314.
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Coach takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £53. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4h45 | 9:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 5h00 | 18:30 London Victoria (VIC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. 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 04:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest coach covers the 263 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 263 km |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 4:00 |
Last bus 17:00 |
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FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 Victoria (VIC), 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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