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Tate Britain
Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 23 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Victoria (VIC) on Mon, Jun 22, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
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NX540Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $220 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC):
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $198 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $101 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€64). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 2m 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 National Express, Megabus, 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 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX540 | Delayed 8:00 AM 5:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 11:25 AM 5:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 8:00 AM 7:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 11:25 AM 7:25 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 11:25 AM 9:20 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 3:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 10:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 11:25 AM 10:20 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 4:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 3:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Discover the best of London Victoria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Victoria trip today.
Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
Royal art gallery at Buckingham Palace showing rotating exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
Landmark theatre near Victoria Station, famous for hosting Wicked in a striking Art Deco interior.
Historic royal park with a lake, flowerbeds, pelicans, and superb views toward Buckingham Palace.
Upscale district of garden squares, white stucco terraces, boutiques, and quiet elegant streets.
Popular Belgravia street known for pastel-fronted shops, seasonal displays, and photogenic village feel.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, a classic British comfort food found across London pubs and chippies.
Roast meat served with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding; a long-standing British weekend tradition.
A traditional London working-class dish of savory pie with mashed potatoes, often served with parsley liquor.
Acclaimed restaurant by Victoria Station known for high-end Chinese cuisine and elegant tasting menus in a modern space.
Polished brasserie serving British and international classics in a stylish, lively setting popular for breakfast through dinner.
Well-known British restaurant near Victoria noted for nose-to-tail cooking, seasonal ingredients, and a simple, refined dining room.
London Victoria is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities, though supermarkets and casual chains help keep daily spending lower.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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