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Which bus from London to Manchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for London to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    12:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    08:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    12:15
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    06:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    07:30
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    13:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    18:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    23:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    09:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    13:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    12:35
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    16:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    08:10
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    09:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    13:50
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    4h 55m
    0
    13:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:55
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    20:00
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    23:35
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    06:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    06:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    09:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    23:35
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    06:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    23:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    07:30
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    13:05
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    19:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    12:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    13:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    15:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    16:45
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    21:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between London and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from London to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 117 daily coaches from London to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 99 daily coaches between London and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 238 coaches from London to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London and Manchester, with 61 offers.

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All facts for London to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 108 times by bus from London to Manchester in one click. Book your London to Manchester bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:22
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 108 Ø
Distance 262.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from London to Manchester?

Every day, 108 buses from 2 coach companies leave London for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
£14
Monday 23/06
£9
Tuesday 24/06
£10
Wednesday 25/06
£8
Thursday 26/06
£13
Friday 27/06
£9
Saturday 28/06
£9
Sunday 29/06
£11
Monday 30/06
£9
Tuesday 01/07
£6
Wednesday 02/07
£7
Thursday 03/07
£7
Friday 04/07
£9
Saturday 05/07
£8
Sunday 06/07
£9
Monday 07/07
£6
Tuesday 08/07
£10
Wednesday 09/07
£6
Thursday 10/07
£6
Friday 11/07
£8
Saturday 12/07
£7
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Manchester, with £8. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from London to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the London to Manchester timetable.

National Express from London to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 3h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:22
Last Coach 23:35
Daily Connections 68 Ø
Found on 22/06/2025

FlixBus from London to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 4h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 39 Ø
Found on 21/06/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route London - Manchester

megabus
Siddamma , 11/11/2024
We arrived before the time but no one is there near the door to open and we went near the customer service in the Station then she behaved very rudely with us.she didn't even tried to help us.we wil ... We arrived before the time but no one is there near the door to open and we went near the customer service in the Station then she behaved very rudely with us.she didn't even tried to help us.we will wait for hours when the bus get delayed but you didn't open the door when we arrived at the time . Very bad experience with the mega bus service.
National Express
Seun , 01/09/2024

Very fast and on time

All bus stations and stops in London and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in London and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from London to Manchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from London to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from London to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for 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 £8 and takes 5h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £64. 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 108 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 National Express and takes 3h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. 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 00:22. 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 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 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
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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