- Must visit
The Whitworth
University art gallery in nearby Manchester known for historic and contemporary collections, strong temporary exhibitions, and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Manchester Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $202 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m 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 Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€60). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 6h55 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport The Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 6h15 | 5:45 AM Manchester Airport The Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h26 | 5:25 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 5:30 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 6h45 | 12:15 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h40 | 11:40 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 26m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
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