The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Victoria (VIC) on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.










Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) - London Victoria (VIC)Compare Megabus, National Express, FlixBus



Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Omio 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 €9. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €176 Average price |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) Bus Timetables
| 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, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX181 · NX400 | Delayed 4:22 AM 4:10 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 10:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 5:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 6:35 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 9:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 10:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 3:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 11:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 12:45 PM 11:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 5:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 8:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX121 · NX400 | On time 2:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 4:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 10:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX210 · NXA40 | 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h25 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) by bus, train, or flight
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Dec 22
Dec 23
Dec 24
Dec 25
Dec 26
Dec 27
Dec 28
Dec 29
Dec 30
Dec 31
Jan 01
Jan 02
Jan 03
Jan 04
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
National Express
Megabus
Scottish Citylink
FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 London Victoria (VIC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC), follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
- 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).
- 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.
Most popular bus connections from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
More options for your journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


