The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Manchester
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
12Rp
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
24Rp
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
3 h 51 m
Buses on 28 Sept
83
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Manchester will cost around 24Rp if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 12Rp.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 83 buses from London to Manchester, including 63 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
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.
FlixBus4:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:40 PM4h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange12 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:00 PM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange12 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:00 PM5h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange12 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:45 PM4h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange12 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:30 PM3h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:10 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East19 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:10 PM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange15 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:30 AM3h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:20 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East34 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:10 PM3h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East15 Rp1One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:40 PM4h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East15 Rp1One-way0 changes
Live departures
London to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Manchester coaches for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX540 | 6:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h00 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 6:52 PM London, Marble Arch | 5h38 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 · NX541 | 7:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h15 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h40 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 7:40 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h15 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX450 · NX540 | 8:35 PM London, Golders Green Station | 5h40 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h10 | 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 · NX540 | 8:48 PM London, Marble Arch | 5h27 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 · NX424 | 10:14 PM London, Marble Arch | 7h51 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX422 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX424 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 11:35 PM London, Golders Green Station | 6h40 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 · NX424 | 11:35 PM London, Golders Green Station | 6h30 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX421 | 11:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 7h50 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX421 | 11:49 PM London, Marble Arch | 7h46 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h51 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NX421 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h36 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
NX440 · NX421 | 12:30 AM London, Golders Green Station | 7h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX421 | 12:49 AM London, Marble Arch | 6h46 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX421 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 5:30 AM London, Golders Green Station | 6h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 6:24 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h46 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 7:52 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h58 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 8:52 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h48 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 9:40 AM London, Golders Green Station | 4h10 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 · NX540 | 10:34 AM London, Marble Arch | 5h56 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX400 · NX541 | 10:45 AM London, Golders Green Station | 5h20 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX541 | 10:57 AM London, Marble Arch | 6h48 | 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h50 | 4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h05 | 3:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h10 | 4:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 12:15 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h15 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 12:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h33 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h55 | 5:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX541 | 1:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h53 | 8:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 · NX541 | 2:39 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h56 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h00 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 8:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 8:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 3:15 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h15 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h25 | 8:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 3:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX540 | 3:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h13 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h00 | 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h20 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 11:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 5:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 4h15 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA31 · NX541 | 5:57 PM London, Marble Arch | 6h28 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Manchester
Buses from London to Manchester run on average 69 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 6Rp if you book in advance.
There are 63 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 262 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price 6Rp |
Buses per day 69 |
Direct buses 63 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from London to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between London to Manchester with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as 6Rp. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Manchester by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Manchester
Most London to Manchester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare London and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which London station do buses to Manchester leave from?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Which Manchester station do buses from London arrive at?
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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