- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 51 m
Buses on 20 Sept
53
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stockport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to London will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 53 buses from Stockport to London, including 44 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 252 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stockport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £306.
Distance: 252 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £306 Average Price | £86 Average Price | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stockport to London:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockport to London costing on average £58.
A coach is £93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockport to London costing on average £104.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Coach takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £63. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 59m 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, Megabus, National Express.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to London coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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 | 4h20 | 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 · FlixBus | 10:50 Manchester, Airport | 4h45 | 15:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Manchester, Airport | 6h05 | 16:55 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 Manchester, Airport | 5h20 | 16:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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 | 5h10 | 18:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 18:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h10 | 18:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h45 | 18:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 18:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 6h00 | 21:10 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 5h05 | 20:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 5h40 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
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 | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 22:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 22:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h00 | 22:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 22:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h51 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h16 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h55 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h30 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 5h30 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:45 Manchester, Airport | 5h05 | 5:50 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 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 · FlixBus | 4:15 Manchester, Airport | 6h40 | 10:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
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 | 4h10 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h50 | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 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 | 4h20 | 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 | 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 · FlixBus | 9:05 Manchester, Airport | 6h05 | 15:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 Manchester, Airport | 5h30 | 14:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 16:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 15:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Stockport to London run on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 36 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 252 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 252 km |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:56 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Charing Cross, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stockport to London buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Stockport and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby restaurants available on Park Lane
Wi-Fi is available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch). ATMs are available in nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch).
Available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch): Accessible for people with disabilities.
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