The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Brentford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Brentford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Brentford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 46 buses that leave Manchester for Brentford every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 257 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.
FlixBus14:504h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange19:35London, Victoria Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:504h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East18:35London, Victoria Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:304h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange21:10London, Victoria Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:004h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:306h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East14:05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:503h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:203h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:053h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East17:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:004h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange13:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to Brentford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Brentford 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 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £101.
Distance: 257 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £128 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Brentford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Brentford coaches for tomorrow, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h30 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h55 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 7:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 9:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 9:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h50 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h45 | 11:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h20 | 12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h00 | 13:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 13:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 15:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 16:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 14:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h45 | 14:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h20 | 14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 17:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h30 | 17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h55 | 17:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h30 | 18:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h05 | 18:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h45 | 18:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h10 | 18:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 19:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 19:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 20:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h30 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 21:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 20:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Brentford
Buses from Manchester to Brentford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 257 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 257 km |
Average bus duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Manchester to Brentford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Brentford 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 Brentford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Brentford
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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