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Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or Southeastern for the next days.
today
from $13
tomorrow
from $12
Friday
from $15
Saturday
from $13
Sunday
from $15
Monday
from $8
Tuesday
from $8

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    6:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    2:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    7:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:25 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    1:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    6:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    3:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    4:55 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    4:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:25 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    6:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    3:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    3:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    3:40 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    12:35 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    4:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    3:30 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    7:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    8:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • Southeastern
    4h 8m
    0
    6:53 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:01 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    $117

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    4:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    11:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    7:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    6:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    2:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    4:55 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9

Frequency of bus connections between London and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between London and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 110 daily buses from London to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 100 daily coaches between London and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 237 buses from London to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London and Manchester, with 59 offers.

Facts about the bus from London to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Southeastern that travel 104 times every day by bus from London to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Manchester starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:22 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 104 Ø
Distance 162.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express, FlixBus and Southeastern

Cheapest bus connections from London to Manchester

Every day, 104 buses from 3 bus companies leave London for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
$18
Thursday 05/08
$19
Friday 05/09
$18
Saturday 05/10
$13
Sunday 05/11
$15
Monday 05/12
$15
Tuesday 05/13
$13
Wednesday 05/14
$8
Thursday 05/15
$9
Friday 05/16
$13
Saturday 05/17
$8
Sunday 05/18
$14
Monday 05/19
$13
Tuesday 05/20
$13
Wednesday 05/21
$8
Thursday 05/22
$13
Friday 05/23
$15
Saturday 05/24
$16
Sunday 05/25
$15
Monday 05/26
$19
Tuesday 05/27
$19
Wednesday 05/28
$12
Thursday 05/29
$19
Friday 05/30
$15
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from London to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Manchester, with $8. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from London to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between London to Manchester from our users.

National Express from London to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:22 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 64 Ø
Found on 5/6/2025

FlixBus from London to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $8
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 40 Ø
Found on 5/6/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route London - Manchester

megabus
Siddamma , 11/11/2024
We arrived before the time but no one is there near the door to open and we went near the customer service in the Station then she behaved very rudely with us.she didn't even tried to help us.we wil ... We arrived before the time but no one is there near the door to open and we went near the customer service in the Station then she behaved very rudely with us.she didn't even tried to help us.we will wait for hours when the bus get delayed but you didn't open the door when we arrived at the time . Very bad experience with the mega bus service.
National Express
Seun , 9/1/2024

Very fast and on time

All bus stations and stops in London and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from London to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London to Manchester bus

How much does a London Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 5h 25m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Manchester?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $117. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from London to Manchester each day?

Every day, the London to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 104 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from London to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from London starts at 12:22 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from London to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from London for Manchester starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from London to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and Southeastern. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between London and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and Southeastern.

What can I take with me on the London to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from London to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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