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TodayMar 28
from $24
TomorrowMar 29
from $21
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from $18
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

9:00PM
6h20m
3:20AM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Cheapest
Manchester - Shudehill
Cheapest
9:30PM
4h40m
2:10AM
London - Victoria Coach Station
2nd Cheapest
Manchester - Coach Station
2nd Cheapest
7:35PM
4h24m
11:59PM
London - Golders Green
Fastest
Manchester - Airport (MAN)
Fastest
5:00PM
5h20m
10:20PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Manchester - Coach Station
6:00PM
5h5m
11:05PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Manchester - Coach Station
Bus London to Manchester: Trip Overview

Bus London to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24
Average bus trip duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses152
Earliest bus departure3:40 AM
Distance163 miles (262 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

London to Manchester Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures152
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:40AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$5
Average Ticket Price$24
Minimum Trip Duration3h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h55m
Distance163 miles (262 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus, Megabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Manchester

You can take a bus or a train to go from London to Manchester. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Manchester. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from London to Manchester takes around 5h 55m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 miles (263 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating London and Manchester is 163 miles (263 km).

About 152 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express, Infobus and Megabus UK. The number of buses from London to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from London to Manchester by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 3:40 AM and 11:59 PM.

If you're headed to Manchester from London, chances are that your bus will leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $8 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Manchester from London.

You can expect to pay around $24 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $8 to $62, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John Rylands Library, Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Sightseeing Manchester, Play Factore and Coronation Street The Tour.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/26
$9
03/27
$10
Today
$5
03/29
$5
03/30
$5
03/31
$5
04/01
$5
04/02
$5
The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Mar 29, 2024 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $53 for a bus ticket from London to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2024-03-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from London to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from London to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from London to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Manchester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time5h 55mAvg Price$24Daily Departures152
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 11mAvg Price$59Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time4h 10mAvg Price$33Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between London and Manchester is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $24 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Manchester, choose the bus, as it will take you from London to Manchester in about 2h 11m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to London by bus?

Bus from Manchester to London

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from London to Manchester

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