The cheapest and fastest buses from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 34 buses that leave London Euston (EUS) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Wed, Aug 05, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:30 AM6h20London, Victoria Coach Station3:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM5h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM4h50London, Victoria Coach Station4:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 PM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station7:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station5:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€151One-way0 transfers
NX5408:00 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMManchester, Coach Station€201One-way0 transfers
NX54010:00 AM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station2:40 PMManchester, Coach Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station11:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €64.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €200 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average €51.
A bus is €182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average €200.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 50m by bus vs 3h 51m by car) and save roughly €64 compared to fuel and tolls (€18 vs €82). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Live departures
London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX540 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 5:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 8:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 8:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 3:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 11:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
NX421 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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