How to get to London from Manchester

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London is a coach with an average price of £15.

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

A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to London costing on average £61.

A coach is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to London costing on average £235.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 58m.

Coach takes on average 5h 26m.

The Manchester to London distance is approximately 262 km.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to London is:

• Around 73 coaches per day.
• Around 50 trains per day.
• Around 14 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and London 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 Manchester to London:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.

For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.