Facts about the coach from London to Manchester
Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel daily 135 times by bus from London to Manchester in one click and book your bus ticket from London to Manchester starting from £5.99!
| Cheapest Bus | £5.99 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 00:10 |
| Latest Coach | 23:59 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 135 Ø |
| Distance | 262.0 km |
| Coach Companies | National Express, megabus and FlixBus |
Cheapest coach connections from London to Manchester
Every day, 135 buses from 3 coach companies leave London for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a coach ticket for this route, starting from 02/12/2023 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
27/11
£15
Tuesday
28/11
£20
Wednesday
29/11
£11
Thursday
30/11
£20
Friday
01/12
£13
Saturday
02/12
£15
Sunday
03/12
£38
Monday
04/12
£10
Tuesday
05/12
£6
Wednesday
06/12
£9
Thursday
07/12
£8
Friday
08/12
£9
Saturday
09/12
£10
Sunday
10/12
£8
Monday
11/12
£7
Tuesday
12/12
£7
Wednesday
13/12
£6
Thursday
14/12
£8
Friday
15/12
£15
Saturday
16/12
£15
Sunday
17/12
£16
Monday
18/12
£16
Tuesday
19/12
£16
Wednesday
20/12
£15
Thursday
21/12
£15
Friday
22/12
£15
Saturday
23/12
£15
Sunday
24/12
The cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester
With a price starting from £6.00, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.00.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Manchester, with £6.00. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.00.
How to save money travelling from London to Manchester
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from London to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from London to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London to Manchester are also emptier.Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, megabus or FlixBus for the next days.
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FlixBus5h 25m09:00LondonVictoria Coach Station14:25ManchesterShudehill Interchange
Economy -
National Express5h 20m07:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:20ManchesterCoach Station
Economy -
FlixBus5h 25m07:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:25ManchesterShudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Economy
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megabus4h 35m18:25LondonFinchley Road23:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange
Economy -
FlixBus6h 15m07:05LondonFinchley Road13:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Economy
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megabus6h 0m06:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Economy
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megabus8h 10m00:10LondonFinchley Road08:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange
Economy
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National Express5h 20m07:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:20ManchesterCoach Station
Economy
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megabus8h 10m00:10LondonFinchley Road08:20ManchesterShudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Economy
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FlixBus5h 25m07:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:25ManchesterShudehill Interchange
Economy
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megabus6h 0m06:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange
Economy
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National Express5h 20m07:00LondonVictoria Coach Station12:20ManchesterCoach Station
Economy
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National Express6h 13m07:52LondonMarble Arch14:05ManchesterCoach Station
Economy
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National Express12h 2m02:23LondonMarble Arch14:25ManchesterCoach Station
Economy
Frequency of bus connections between London and Manchester
See here how frequent the connections between London and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 162 daily coaches from London to Manchester.
Wednesday
has instead the fewest connections, with only 111 daily coaches between London and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the
Morning, with 389 coaches from London to Manchester, while
Night
sees the fewest connections between London and Manchester, with 31 offers.
Beloved coach companies from London to Manchester
These are the most booked bus companies between London to Manchester from our users.
megabus from London to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route London to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £8.95 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 10m |
| Earliest Coach | 00:10 |
| Last Coach | 23:00 |
| Daily Connections | 32 Ø |
| Found on | 02/12/2023 |
Find out more on our megabus page.
National Express from London to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £6.89 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 40m |
| Earliest Coach | 02:23 |
| Last Coach | 23:30 |
| Daily Connections | 74 Ø |
| Found on | 01/12/2023 |
Find out more on our National Express page.
FlixBus from London to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £5.99 |
| Fastest Coach | 4h 25m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:00 |
| Last Coach | 23:59 |
| Daily Connections | 28 Ø |
| Found on | 01/12/2023 |
Find out more on our FlixBus page.
All bus stations and stops in London and Manchester
In the map below you can see, where to find all bus stations in London and Manchester.
Stations
Aldgate
Aldgate High St 55,
Baker Street (Gloucester Place)
Gloucester Place 139,
Baker Street Station
Baker St 208,
Bank Station Cornhill
Cornhill 14,
Barking
Ripple Rd 796 ,
Bayswater Road Coach Park
Bayswater Road 150,
Belmont
Brighton Road 273,
Belvedere Road Bus Stop
Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green Rd 469,
Bishops Bridge Paddington Station
Blackfriars
Queen Victoria St 165,
Bow
Bow Rd ,
Bow Church Bus Stop
Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Prince Charles Dr ,
Brentmead Gardens
Bus Stop
Camden Road
Canary Wharf
Canada Square 6-19,
Canning Town
Cannon Street
Upper Thames St ,
Clapham Junction
Coulsdon South
Brighton Rd ,
Cromwell Road
Cromwell Road ,
Earl's Court
West Cromwell Rd 76,
Edmonton
Sterling Way 2,
Elephant and Castle
New Kent Rd 32,
Eltham
Eltham Rd 204,
Embankment Station
Victoria Embankment ,
Empress State Building
Hammersmith ,
Euston Station
Farringdon
Finchley Road
Finchley Rd 136,
Finsbury Square
Finsbury Square 39,
Fulham Road
Golders Green Coach Station
Golders Green Rd 1,
Hammersmith
Hammersmith Bridge Rd ,
Hampstead
Hanwell Broadway Stop J
Here East
Here East Bus Stop
Hillingdon
Freezeland Way / Long Lane ,
Hilton Hotel (Stop Y)
Hoe Street Bus Stop
Hyde Park Corner Station (Stop W)
Ilford
Winston Way ,
Kensington (Olympia) Station
King's Cross St Pancras
Midland Road 63,
Kingsway / Holborn Station (Stop M)
Lewisham Rail Station
Station Rd ,
Lillie Road
Lillie Road ,
Marble Arch
Oxford St 550,
Marble Arch for Stansted
Portman St 9,
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl ,
Mile End
Mile End Rd 405,
Millbank
Horseferry Rd. ,
Millwall FC
Tooke Arms ,
Mitcham
London Rd ,
Mitcham Junction
Carshalton Road ,
New Cross Gate
New Cross Rd ,
North Greenwich Bus Terminal
Millennium Way ,
O2 Arena
Coach Parking O2 Arena ,
Olympic Park
Southern Transport Mall ,
Paddington
Praed St ,
Palace Court Bus Stop
Park Royal
Portman Square
Gloucester Pl 12,
Queens Park Rangers
Rosehill
Bishopsford Rd ,
Shepherd's Bush
Ariel Way ,
Shoreditch
Bethnal Green Rd 5-13,
South Hackney
Southwark
Southwark St 144,
St. John's Wood
Wellington Rd ,
Stamford Hill
Station Road
Stockwell
South Lambeth Rd ,
Stratford Bus Station
Station St ,
Stratford International
Streatham
High Rd 166,
Sutton (Rail Station)
The Quadrant ,
Sutton (Town Centre)
Throwley Way 42 42,
The Oval Cricket Ground
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tower of
Tower Hill ,
Vauxhall
S Lambeth Rd ,
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Rd 164 ,
Victoria Green Line Station
Buckingham Palace Road 123,
Victoria Grosvenor Gardens
Grosvenor Gardens ,
Victoria Rail Station
Buckingham Palace Road ,
Wallington
Woodcote Rd ,
Walworth
Old Kent Rd 288A,
Wandsworth
Wandsworth High Street ,
Wanstead
Waterloo
York Rd 75-79,
Waterloo Bridge / South Bank (Stop P)
Watford Gateway servicesway services
Edgware ,
Wembley Arena
Arena Square ,
Wembley Stadium
First Way 754,
Westminster
Millbank ,
Westminster Cathedral Victoria Station
Victoria St ,
Whitechapel
Whitechapel Road 251,
Willesden Junction Station
Wimbledon Chase Station
Windmill Row (Stop KP) Bus Stop
Stations
Abberton Road
Arena
New Bridge St ,
Audenshaw
Castlefield
Liverpool Rd 43,
Central Park
Chorlton
Clayton Hall
Coach Station
Chorlton St 14,
Cornbrook
Crumpsall
Deansgate
Great Bridgewater St 56,
Edge Lane
Etihad Stadium
Alan Turing Way 2002,
Firswood
Holt Town
Miles Platting
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Talbot Rd ,
Old Trafford Stadium
United Road ,
Park Road Bus Stop
Princess Road
Princess Road ,
Ridgewood Avenue
Sackville Street
Portland St 55,
Shudehill Interchange
Shudehill ,
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Bus Stop
Corporation St ,
St Werburgh's Road
Swinton Station
Three Arrows
Trafford Centre
Regent Rd 157,
Victoria Station
Wythenshawe Interchange
Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Manchester
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London - Manchester? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the London to Manchester bus
How much does a London Manchester coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London Manchester bus trip is available from £5.99 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Manchester?
This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5.99 to £80.80. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.
How many connections are available for the London Manchester route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from London to Manchester is offered by roughly 135 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Manchester from London take?
The quickest coach from London to Manchester is provided by megabus and takes 4h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £39.99. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from London to Manchester?
The earliest bus to Manchester departs from London at 00:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from London to Manchester?
The latest bus to Manchester departs from London at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the London Manchester route?
Passengers looking to travel from London to Manchester can travel with National Express, megabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between London and Manchester?
You can check all the direct connections between London and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, megabus and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from London?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the London Manchester bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from London to Manchester on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London to Manchester
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from London to Manchester
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from London to Manchester for the next days.
Cheap train tickets from London to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from London to Manchester for the next days.-
Avanti West Coast2h 15m06:10LondonSt Pancras Train Station08:25ManchesterPiccadilly Station
Economy -
TfL Rail3h 11m05:34LondonStratford Bus Station08:45ManchesterPiccadilly Station
Economy -
London Overground3h 25m05:19LondonHoe Street Bus Stop08:44ManchesterPiccadilly Station
Economy -
Southeastern3h 32m05:33LondonCharlton Station09:05ManchesterPiccadilly Station
Economy
Cheap carpooling from London to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest carpooling offers from the schedule from London to Manchester for the next days.-
BlaBlaCar4h 0m09:00London13:00Manchester
Economy -
BlaBlaCar4h 50m08:00London12:50Manchester
Economy
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m17:00London21:10Manchester
Economy
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m22:00London02:00Manchester
Economy
More bus routes from London and Manchester
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes from London and from Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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