London to Manchester bus with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from London to Manchester can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Manchester is $21 (€17) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from London to Manchester is 3h 50m to travel the 162 miles (262 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest bus from London to Manchester leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from London to Manchester leaves at 11:58 PM.

Yes, there are 54 direct buses a day from London to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from London to Manchester, you can count on National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from London , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Marble Arch, London, Baker Street Station, London, Golders Green Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Lithos Road, London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station), London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, St John's Wood, London, Elephant and Castle, London, Lewisham, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, Eltham, London, Western Ave / Friary Road, London, New Cross Gate, London, Greenford Roundabout, London, Walworth, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way), Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre . When arriving in Manchester , you can end your journey in bus stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East, Manchester, Airport, Manchester, Broadway / Trevor Dr (New Moston), New Moston, Broadway .Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0 away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Manchester is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London to Manchester:

• Megabus
  • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
• National Express
  • Assistance
  • Priority seating
  • Accessible toilets.
• FlixBus
  • Assistance
  • Priority boarding
  • Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London to Manchester for bus company National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Manchester are:

• Manchester Art Gallery, a public art museum housing an extensive collection of fine art and decorative pieces
• Science and Industry Museum, an interactive museum exploring Manchester's industrial heritage and scientific achievements
• Manchester Cathedral, a historic Gothic-style cathedral known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere
• The John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic library with an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts
• Castlefield, a historic area with Roman ruins and picturesque canals, perfect for a leisurely stroll.