How to get to Manchester from London

There are 3 options to travel between London and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Manchester:

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Manchester costing on average £71.

A coach is £222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Manchester costing on average £236.

The fastest way to travel from London to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 0m.

Coach takes on average 5h 27m.

The London to Manchester distance is approximately 262 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Manchester is:

• Around 69 coaches per day.
• Around 44 trains per day.
• Around 15 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Manchester:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
• Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
• Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
• Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Manchester with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
• 63 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
• 30 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.

Omio customers who travel from London to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Dublin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from London to Manchester, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Manchester, you can explore Old Trafford, the iconic stadium of Manchester United, and the Northern Quarter, known for its independent shops and street art. Enjoy performances at the Manchester Opera House and experience the vibrant nightlife at Deansgate Locks. Relax at Heaton Park, one of Europe's largest municipal parks. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery and the Science and Industry Museum. Admire Manchester Cathedral's Gothic architecture and the John Rylands Library's rare collections. Stroll through Castlefield, with its Roman ruins and picturesque canals.

A stay of 2 to 4 days in Manchester is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including museums, historical sites, and vibrant neighbourhoods.