London, England
Manchester, England

Bus from London to Manchester

Flixbus has the cheapest bus ticket from London to Manchester for only £22, on a trip of approximately 4h 25m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Manchester.

  • Megabus logo
    Recommended
    Bus
    4h 50m
    Direct
  • Flixbus logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    4h 25m
    Direct
  • National Express logo
    Fastest
    Bus
    4h 15m
    Direct
  • Flixbus logo
    Earliest
    Bus
    4h 25m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Flixbus
21:30->01:55
Megabus
23:00->03:50
National Express
21:30->01:45

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Bus from London to Manchester

The bus trip from London to Manchester takes approximately 6h 21m duration and covers a distance of about 262 km. There are usually 17 buses traveling daily to Manchester and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £21.53 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance262 km
Price£21.53
Frequency17
Fastest4h 15m

Megabus stations in London

  • London Victoria Coach Station

Megabus stations in Manchester

  • Manchester Airport Bus Station

  • Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)

Flixbus stations in London

  • 235 Finchley Rd

  • London Victoria

Flixbus stations in Manchester

  • Thomas Street - Stop Nn

  • Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)

National Express stations in London

  • London Victoria

  • London Marble Arch (Stop S)

  • London Paddington Rail Station

  • Elephant and Castle

  • Dunton Rd (Stop WN)

  • 235 Finchley Rd

National Express stations in Manchester

  • Manchester Coach Station

  • Manchester Airport

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from London to Manchester is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.