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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 101 buses from Manchester to London, including 97 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Sat, Oct 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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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Buses from Manchester to London run on average 77 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 73 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 77 |
Direct buses 73 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to London.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:49AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to London buses for today, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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NX540 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 10:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h30 | 10:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 10:05 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 10:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h30 | 10:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h05 | 10:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 11:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NXA6 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h19 | 1:49 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 · NXA1 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h47 | 7:42 AM London, Marble Arch | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX422 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 6:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h16 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h51 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h55 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h30 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h25 | 8:10 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 9:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 9:20 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 5:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h25 | 9:35 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 5:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 5:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:05 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 10:25 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:35 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 11:30 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h50 | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 12:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 11:25 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 12:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 1:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 8:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 2:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 8:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 4:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 3:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 1:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 2:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 3:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 2:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h20 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h45 | 2:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 10:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 3:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 10:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 4:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 11:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h10 | 4:25 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 5:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 5:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h30 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h55 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 7:00 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 6:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 6:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h45 | 6:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h10 | 6:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 6:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 2:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 7:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 2:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h10 | 6:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 2:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 7:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 7:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 7:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 3:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 3:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 8:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h30 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 7:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 8:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 4:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h15 | 9:30 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 4:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 9:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX400 | 4:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 10:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 8:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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On the route numerous direct journeys are offered daily and distributed over the entire day. However, there are also transfers available at Birmingham and London Heathrow Airport. The shortest connections have a journey time of 4:20 hours, the longest 8:30 hours
.On the Manchester - London route, National Express buses travel daily.
For direct bus journeys from Manchester to London travellers need 4:20 hrs to 6:30 hrs. The longest journey with two transfers at Birmingham and London Heathrow Airport takes 8:30 hrs
In almost every hour there is at least one bus from Manchester to London. Also at night at shortly before 0:00 o'clock and again at 3:00 o'clock and 3:55 o'clock buses depart with destination London in the British city.
At which bus station does the bus leave Manchester? The Manchester Coach Station is located on central Charlton Street within walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly Station. The Piccadilly Gardens tram stop is less than 0.5km away and has several lines.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in London? The Victoria Coach Station bus stop is right next to Victoria Station. There are several metro lines in the basement of the station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to London buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Manchester and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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