How do I get from Manchester to London without a car?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and eco-friendly ways to travel to London. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to London?

The average travel time from Manchester to London is about 5h 20m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 40m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 miles (263 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Manchester from London?

Manchester and London are 163 miles (263 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to London?

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to London leave from Shudehill and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $6, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to London cost?

The bus ticket costs $22 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $6 to $102, so it's good to do your research before booking.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hampton Court Palace, Natural History Museum, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and The British Museum.

Manchester to London Bus Tickets

TomorrowMay 1

from $9

FriMay 2

from $15

SatMay 3

from $11

SunMay 4

from $16

MonMay 5

from $16

TueMay 6

from $10

WedMay 7

from $7

ThuMay 8

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 1 at 11:00am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Shudehill
Arrival time: May 1 at 4:20pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 1 at 7:15pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 1 at 11:10pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Golders Green
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 55m
Departure time: May 1 at 2:45am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 1 at 8:40am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 55m
Departure time: May 1 at 2:10am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Arrival time: May 1 at 6:30am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 20m
Departure time: May 1 at 2:50am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Shudehill
Arrival time: May 1 at 1:30pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 40m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to London.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $102	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$51 - $434	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $51	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22

Average bus trip duration5h 20m

Number of daily buses143

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance158 miles (254 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/58,448 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with FlixBus, highlighting the cozy and comfortable seats as well as a clean bus environment. The journey was efficient despite heavy traffic, which wasn't attributed to the driver. A suggestion for improvement includes strategically placing bin bags between seats to reduce littering inside the bus.

FlixBus Manchester London recent customer reviews

This is my first experience with FlixBus and it was fantastic. I enjoyed the ride, the cossy and comfortable seats. The journey was fast not too many stopovers thought there was heavy traffic, but it wasn't the driver's making. I enjoyed the ride. The bus was clean. I observed the bin bag was in front making people litter the bus. If it can be positioned strategically in between seats for easy access.

Amaka O.

November 16, 2024

Assistant driver from Manchester was not so welcoming. Cold inside. Not as professional as it seems. No Wi-Fi whilst ticket said there would be

Don M.

September 1, 2024

Very good

Agatha A.

March 27, 2025

National Express

4/529,158 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers generally express satisfaction with the service, highlighting comfortable seating and safe driving. Many appreciate the efficiency and value for money provided by National Express. However, some users mention issues such as non-functional Wi-Fi and plug sockets, while others note that air conditioning was too cold during their journey.

National Express Manchester London recent customer reviews

I enjoyed easy and fast online booking,good customer service and available charging point.

Hafeezat O.

April 4, 2025

To be honest I came late and I catch up the next , I appreciated the fact that driver was nice and helpful !

Sileofa T.

December 12, 2024

I arrived on time and was very happy about that. As I had to catch a Eurostar. The bus was really freezing and England is not hot. It is only about 18° Celsius so there's no need to turn the air conditioning up all the way the whole time. Also, I wish the driver would ask people not to make loud phone calls and to turn down their notifications. The outlets only have A and nowadays most phones use type C so they should be upgraded. Also the Wi-Fi was not good. It said I was connected but I could not do anything on the internet.

Susie D.

September 1, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,162 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Many users appreciated the punctuality and smoothness of their journeys, highlighting comfortable seating and friendly drivers. The buses were generally clean with polite staff. However, some mentioned minor issues like slight delays or unpleasant odors near restrooms. Overall, passengers found the travel experience enjoyable and efficient.

Megabus Manchester London recent customer reviews

There was no tissue and water in toilet. Toilet was very smelly and not cleaned..

George M.

October 20, 2024

Very horrible…. We were meant to get to London by 17:40 instead we got to London @21:15 and I almost lost my job the only excuse the driver gave was he was out of diesel 🤷‍♀️ without no remorse. Very very disappointing

Odejayi E.

September 6, 2024

It was a great journey. We were a bit late though to get to the station due to the traffic situation in London.

Nelson N.

July 7, 2024

Infobus

4/5463 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

Manchester to London Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Manchester to London. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Manchester to London from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to London from Manchester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and London?

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Green Line Coach Station

E - Marble Arch

F - Earl's Court

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - London

How do I get from Manchester to London without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to London?
How far is Manchester from London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to London?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London?
How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to London cost?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

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

Best price found

04/28

$13

04/29

$9

Today

$38

05/01

$9

05/02

$15

05/03

$11

05/04

$16

05/05

$16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to London was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $108 for a bus ticket from Manchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-05-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and London!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Manchester to London, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Manchester to London.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 20m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures143
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 13m	Avg Price$124	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 40m	Avg Price$35	Daily Departures3

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - London

How do I get from Manchester to London without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to London?

How far is Manchester from London?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to London?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London?

How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to London cost?

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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