London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$16

Average price

$31

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 21 m

Buses per day

20

Distance

262 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Victoria (VIC) 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 Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.

Fast buses

Of the 20 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sat, Jul 19, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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.

National ExpressNX540
07:00PM4h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
09:00PM3h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:55AMManchester, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
08:00PM4h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
05:00PM4h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:45PMManchester, Coach Station
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
02:30PM4h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €48.

Distance: 162 miles (261 km)

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Bus
Train
Flight

€17

Average price

Cheapest

€106

Average price

€189

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

3h 30m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 4m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

Direct Options

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London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00AM
Arrival Time
07:35AM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$54
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
12:15PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
12:20PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$54
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
02:10PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$54
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
04:35PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
06:35PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
07:25PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
12:25AM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
12:55AM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
02:15AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
06:05AM
Duration
6h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
07:35AM
Duration
7h36
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$60

Live departures

London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 18
Last updated at 6:02 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX42210:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
7h15
5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX424
On time
10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h35
5:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX421
On time
10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
7h36
6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
Saturday, July 19
national_expressNX421
On time
1:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h35
6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX400 · NX120
Delayed
2:00 PM 5:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
6h15
11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX540
Delayed
7:30 AM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5908:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h00
2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h40
1:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h05
5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h35
6:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
8:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h45
8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h35
9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h25
11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h15
1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
162 miles (261 km)
Average bus duration
5h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€8)
Buses per day
26
Direct buses
23
Fastest bus
4h 15m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
22:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

You can travel by bus to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Victoria (VIC) with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between London Victoria (VIC) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $16
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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