Next departures for London to Manchester on November 21
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London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Shudehill
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Golders Green
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Victoria Coach Station
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 22
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Victoria Coach Station
Shudehill
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 23
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Victoria Coach Station
Shudehill
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 24
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Victoria Coach Station
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 25
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Victoria Coach Station
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 26
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Victoria Coach Station
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 27
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Victoria Coach Station
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Golders Green
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Next departures for London to Manchester on November 28
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Victoria Coach Station
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Golders Green
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Manchester
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Passengers have shared positive experiences with the service, highlighting comfortable and smooth journeys, polite drivers, and excellent value for money. Many appreciated timely departures and arrivals. However, some reviews mentioned issues such as crowded buses or unclean toilets that could affect comfort levels during travel. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers who appreciate the convenience offered by this bus service.
National Express London Manchester recent customer reviews
Bus was changed due to some damage. Toilet was not clean. No toilet paper available. Bad odour
2 out of 5 stars
Umair K.
I had a wonderful trip, ßs and longing to enjoy another trip with National express
5 out of 5 stars
Stanley S.
Ridiculous to pay more for a direct connection, only for the driver to stop at some point and tells everyone to get cause he needs to take a break
According to the users, the buses were modern and provided a smooth and safe ride. The drivers were described as friendly, kind, patient, and communicated well with passengers. Additionally, departure and arrival times were excellent or even ahead of schedule in some instances.
Flixbus London Manchester recent customer reviews
2nd driver was late and more importantly didn’t use the microphone. How are we meant to know where we are if if we should get off ? Crazy. Bus was nice and modern. Driving was smooth and safe
Customers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and comfortable seating. Many appreciated the smooth journey and friendly staff. However, some users mentioned issues such as non-functional WiFi and inconsistent air conditioning during their trips. Overall, passengers were satisfied with their travel experiences despite minor inconveniences.
Megabus London Manchester recent customer reviews
My trip was so disappointing. The bus was smelling because the toilet wasn’t flushing. Again, the sockets weren’t working and as such we couldn’t charge our phones.
2 out of 5 stars
Edith I.
The bus environment was dirty, especially toilet vey dirty. The bus driver did not stop at any services despite he was told.
2 out of 5 stars
Kudirat O.
I booked round trip of mega bus . Outbound was fine however return trip was about 40 minutes late due to this I missed my next bus and I had wait for 2 hours for my next bus. Worst trip ever
Based on 306 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. The Airline ticket prices on this trip start at $70
Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Manchester by bus
What is the distance between London and Manchester?
The distance separating London and Manchester is 163 miles (263 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Manchester?
If you're headed to Manchester from London, chances are that your bus will leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?
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
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/19
$23
11/20
$12
Today
$11
11/22
$11
11/23
$11
11/24
$11
11/25
$11
11/26
$11
The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $11
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 $11 to $107 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from London to Manchester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from London to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $11
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
