The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to London
Cheapest price
16S$
Average price
32S$
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
100
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London will cost around 32S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 16S$.
Of the 100 buses that leave Manchester for London every day 93 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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 45 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.
FlixBus9:30 AM6h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:30 AM6h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:35 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:50 PM4h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:30 PM5h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:30 PM4h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:50 AM3h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:35 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)36 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:20 AM3h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East2:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:20 AM3h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)23 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)16 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:00 PM4h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)27 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 13S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 13S$, and a flight costs an average of 125S$.
Distance: 262 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
37S$ Average Price Cheapest | 100S$ Average Price | 359S$ Average Price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to London coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h30 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 9:15 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h40 | 9:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h00 | 10:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 10:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:40 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:15 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h16 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h51 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h55 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h30 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 8:25 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 7:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h10 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h20 | 9:20 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h55 | 9:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:05 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 1:00 PM 5:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h10 | 8:40 AM 8:40 AMLondon, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | Delayed 6:25 AM 5:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 AM 11:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 11:30 AM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h25 | 10:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h50 | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 1:00 PM 7:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h15 | 11:30 AM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 12:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX400 | On time 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 1:45 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 11:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 12:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h45 | 11:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h20 | 12:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h35 | 1:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h00 | 1:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 9:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 3:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 9:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 3:00 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 4:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 3:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 2:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 10:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 1:00 PM 10:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 2:20 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 10:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 3:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h20 | 2:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h45 | 2:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 4:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX400 | On time 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 4:15 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 change | |
NX541 | 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 4:00 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 4:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 3:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 4:05 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h30 | 5:55 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h10 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h45 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 1:00 PM 12:50 PMManchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 4:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 5:35 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h30 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h55 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 7:00 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h05 | 6:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h30 | 6:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h10 | 6:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 4h45 | 6:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX590 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 7:35 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h05 | 6:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h45 | 7:25 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 8:30 PM London, Marble Arch | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | On time 3:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h25 | 7:55 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | On time 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 · NX400 | On time 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 10:00 PM London, Golders Green Station | 1 change | |
NX540 | On time 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 10:05 PM London, Golders Green Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus, FlixBus or DoggioBus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to London
Buses from Manchester to London run on average 59 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 13S$ if you book in advance.
There are 56 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 262 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price 13S$ |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 56 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
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 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus from Manchester to LondonYou can travel by bus between Manchester to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus for as low as 13S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to London 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 London, 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 Manchester and London
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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