London to Manchester Bus

Q: What is the distance between London and Manchester?

The distance between these two places is a total of 209 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between London and Manchester?

The average travel time between the stations is 05:35 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from London to Manchester?

The ticket prices begin from $7.

Q: How many daily departures are there from London to Manchester?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from London to Manchester?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from London to Manchester?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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London to Manchester Route Summary

London to Manchester bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 72 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from London bus station at 00:10h, arriving at Manchester bus station at 04:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 04:40h the following day.

Departure station and country London, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Manchester, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 209 mi

Average Trip Duration 05h 35min

Total Departures 72

Popular Operators National Express, FlixBus

Lowest Price $7

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from London to Manchester:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

02:00 London Victoria Coach Station

5h 35min

07:35 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 44 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Sep

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08:30 London Victoria Coach Station

4h 50min

13:20 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 10.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Sep

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09:30 London Victoria Coach Station

4h 40min

14:10 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 10.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Sep

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11:00 London Victoria Coach Station

4h 50min

15:50 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 10.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Sep

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14:00 London Victoria Coach Station

5h 25min

19:25 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 13.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Sep

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Getting from London and Manchester by bus

The shortest travel distance between London and Manchester is 209 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:00 has a travel time of 03:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there are 17 night buses from London to Manchester. The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 23:45 and arrive between 00:05 and 06:15 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Manchester:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 London Victoria Coach Station

4h 15min

02:15 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 13.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 05. Sep

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23:30 London Victoria Coach Station

6h 35min

06:05 Manchester Central Coach Station

National Express

from 15.5 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 17. Sep

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Bus companies operating the London to Manchester route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

8.2 National Express

7.1 FlixBus

5.8 Megabus UK

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about London or Manchester bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

London

You can see information about the departure station and stops London here

Manchester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $7 (One-Way) or $14 (Return).

Travel reviews for London to Manchester bus

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