Manchester to South Croydon bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to South Croydon

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£10

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£18

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

4 h 20 m

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

4 h 24 m

Buses on 15 Sept

28

Distance

277 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to South Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to South Croydon will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

On Tue 15 Sept, we found 28 buses from Manchester to South Croydon, including 21 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 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 30 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:504h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    17:35London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:004h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    10:45London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:004h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    14:40London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:305h10
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    18:40London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:054h30
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    17:35London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to South Croydon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to South Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a flight costs an average of £80.

Distance: 277 km

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Driving

£8

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Cheapest

£80

Average Price

£65

Average Price

£53

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 50m

Average total duration

4h 20m

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30m

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3h 5m

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1h 5m

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2h 0m

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3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

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4h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to South Croydon is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to South Croydon:

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to South Croydon costing on average £65.

A coach is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to South Croydon costing on average £80.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to South Croydon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to South Croydon take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

Coach takes on average 4h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and South Croydon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 11m sooner (4h 20m by bus vs 4h 31m by car) and save roughly £45 compared to fuel and tolls (£8 vs £53). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by Megabus.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Live departures

Manchester to South Croydon bus times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to South Croydon coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
10h00
10:20 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
5h55
6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h10
8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
9h25
14:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus5:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h55
9:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h45
10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
4h25
10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h40
12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
4h20
12:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
7h55
16:25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus8:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
10h30
19:10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus9:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h35
13:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h40
16:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h40
14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus10:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
9h00
19:10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus10:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
4h20
14:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h45
16:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h45
17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
4h30
17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h10
18:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
4h45
18:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h40
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to South Croydon

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Buses from Manchester to South Croydon run on average 44 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 277 km distance in 4h 40m.

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
277 km
Average bus duration
4h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
44
Direct buses
43
Fastest bus
4h 40m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
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

Bus providers: Megabus from Manchester to South CroydonYou can travel by bus between Manchester to South Croydon with Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Megabus Duration
4h 30m
Cheapest Megabus Price
£23
Megabus frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: Manchester to South Croydon coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to South Croydon 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 South Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to South Croydon can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to South Croydon is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Manchester to South Croydon is 4h 40m to travel the 277 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Manchester to South Croydon leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Manchester to South Croydon leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 43 direct coaches a day from Manchester to South Croydon with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Manchester to South Croydon, you can count on Megabus for the best way to get you to South Croydon. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and South Croydon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Manchester , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East . When arriving in South Croydon , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.
A trip to South Croydon from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to South Croydon is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and South Croydon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Manchester to South Croydon:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to South Croydon for coach company Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Manchester to South Croydon depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to South Croydon.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to South Croydon.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Manchester to South Croydon:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Manchester to South Croydon:
  • 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to South Croydon.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Manchester to South Croydon with the following coach company: Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to South Croydon with the following coach company: Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Manchester to South Croydon with the following coach company: Megabus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and South Croydon

Most Manchester to South Croydon buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and South Croydon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Manchester
Arrival bus stations in South Croydon

Which Manchester station do buses to South Croydon leave from?

Buses from Manchester to South Croydon leave from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The station is from Manchester city centre at Shudehill Interchange, Manchester M4 2AF, United Kingdom.
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeShudehill Interchange, Manchester M4 2AF, United KingdomWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre

Bus163, 118, 119, 18, 112, 114, 117, 81 · 3m · £2 · every ~69 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 2m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.

More about Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane EastMoss Ln E & Princess Rd, Manchester M15 6LD, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus101, 15, 103, 102 · 14m · £2 · every ~31 min
Uk023, Ukn23, Uk071 · 21m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.

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