Manchester, England
London, England

Manchester to London by Bus or Train

Megabus has the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to London for only £13, on a trip of approximately 5h 20m duration.

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

  • Megabus logo
    Cheapest
    Bus
    5h 20m
    Direct
  • Avanti West Coast
    Fastest
    Train
    2h 21m
    Direct
  • Avanti West Coast
    Earliest
    Train
    2h 25m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Megabus
14:20->19:40
Avanti West Coast
05:05->07:30
CrossCountry
05:11->07:57

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Bus from Manchester to London

The bus trip from Manchester to London takes approximately 5h 6m duration and covers a distance of about 262 km. There are usually 9 buses traveling daily to London and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £12.99 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance262 km
Price£12.99
Frequency9
Fastest4h 20m

Train Manchester to London

It takes an average of 2h 59m to travel from Manchester to London by train, covering a distance of about 262 km. There are usually 23 trains traveling daily from Manchester to London and tickets for this journey start from £102.1 when you book in advance.

Distance262 km
Price£102.1
Frequency23
Fastest2h 21m

Megabus stations in Manchester

  • Shudehill Interchange, Stand G

Megabus stations in London

  • Victoria Coach Station

CrossCountry stations in Manchester

  • Piccadilly station

CrossCountry stations in London

  • Euston

Avanti West Coast stations in Manchester

  • Piccadilly station

Avanti West Coast stations in London

  • Euston

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to London 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.