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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Manchester from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 10 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 10m
$8
$13
209
Train
3h 10m
$53
$167
9
Car
3h 10m
$36
$38
1
Flight
3h 20m
$36
$215
92

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from London?

You can get to Manchester with just $8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $12
Saturday
from $8
Sunday
from $10
Monday
from $8
Tuesday
from $8
Wednesday
from $8
Thursday
from $8

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    2:40 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    11h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:20 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $38
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    9:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    3:05 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $62
  • R Airlines
    9h 25m
    0
    1:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:45 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $75
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 11m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:45 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $53
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 26m
    0
    4:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:25 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $65
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $65

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    3:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    5:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    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
    $12
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    6:20 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $40
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 10m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:44 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $57
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $65
  • Southeastern
    3h 32m
    0
    5:33 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:05 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $70
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    27h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:25 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $101
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    1:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $153
  • British Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    11:05 AM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    4:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $178

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    2:40 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    7:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Southeastern
    3h 58m
    0
    7:03 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:01 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $115
  • Southeastern
    4h 6m
    0
    7:59 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:05 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $115
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    8:15 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:25 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $132
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 30m
    0
    7:55 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    2:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $141
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 40m
    0
    11:05 AM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $166

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    4:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    5:05 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    9:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    4h 45m
    0
    8:40 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    1:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $44
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 55m
    0
    6:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $58
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    6:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    9:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $128
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $139
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 38m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:05 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $190
  • TfL Rail
    3h 11m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:45 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $247

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    3:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    8:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    14h 0m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $44
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 25m
    0
    7:10 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    4:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $76
  • Aer Lingus
    18h 30m
    0
    9:10 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    3:40 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $193
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $154
  • TfL Rail
    3h 59m
    0
    5:41 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:40 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $160
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $246

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    11:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    1:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    6:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    15h 15m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:05 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $36
  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $96
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 25m
    0
    9:10 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $477
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $124
  • TfL Rail
    3h 59m
    0
    5:41 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:40 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $204
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $247

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • 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
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Luton Airport
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $138
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 38m
    0
    5:27 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:05 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $190
  • TfL Rail
    3h 59m
    0
    5:41 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    9:40 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $204

What are the fastest trips from London to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from London in just 3h 10m with a Train from TfL Rail. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 3h 11m
Saturday
from 3h 10m
Sunday
from 3h 40m
Monday
from 3h 11m
Tuesday
from 3h 26m
Wednesday
from 3h 26m
Thursday
from 3h 10m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 11m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:45 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $53
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 26m
    0
    4:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:25 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $65
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $65
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    2:40 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    7:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    9:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    3:05 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $62
  • R Airlines
    9h 25m
    0
    1:20 PM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:45 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $75
  • Ryanair
    11h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    6:20 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $38

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 10m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:44 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $57
  • Southeastern
    3h 20m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $81
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $65
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    6:20 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $40
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • 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
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    5:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    3:20 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $194
  • British Airways
    5h 30m
    0
    11:05 AM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    4:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $178
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    1:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $153

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 40m
    0
    11:05 AM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    2:45 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $166
  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    8:15 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:25 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $132
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 30m
    0
    7:55 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    2:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $141
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Southeastern
    3h 58m
    0
    7:03 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:01 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $115
  • Southeastern
    4h 6m
    0
    7:59 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:05 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $115
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    8:40 AM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:50 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    2:40 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    7:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    8:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 11m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:45 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $247
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $247
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $139
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    6:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    9:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $128
  • Ryanair
    4h 30m
    0
    1:10 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    5:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $165
  • Ryanair
    4h 45m
    0
    8:40 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    1:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $44
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    9:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:40 PM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    11:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    5:05 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    9:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Greater Anglia
    3h 26m
    0
    4:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:25 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $288
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $246
  • Southeastern
    3h 32m
    0
    5:33 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:05 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $290
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    8:10 AM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    9:30 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    6h 0m
    0
    10:25 AM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $301
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 25m
    0
    7:10 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    4:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $76
  • Ryanair
    14h 0m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $44

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Greater Anglia
    3h 26m
    0
    4:59 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:25 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from $268
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from $247
  • Southeastern
    3h 32m
    0
    5:33 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:05 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from $268
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • 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
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    15h 15m
    0
    8:50 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:05 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $36
  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $96
  • British Airways
    18h 50m
    0
    3:40 PM
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $1,017

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Luton Airport
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $36
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 11m
    0
    5:34 AM
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    8:45 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from $233
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 32m
    0
    5:47 AM
    London
    Charlton Station
    9:19 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from $247
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 33m
    0
    5:59 AM
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    9:32 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from $138
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:25 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    8:30 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:20 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    8:00 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in London and Manchester?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras or Victoria Coach Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from London? With 14 connections between 10 Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Manchester, you can pay as low as $8 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TfL Rail: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Manchester are FlixBus, National Express and TfL Rail, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Salford, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Manchester?

The most popular companies between London and Manchester, are FlixBus, National Express and TfL Rail. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, National Express and CrossCountry

Train companies: TfL Rail, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway and 3 more.

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Aer Lingus and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from London?

Every day, there are on average 14 connections between Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester from London.

How far is Manchester from London?

The distance between London and Manchester is 162.8 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 45 kgs, and a flight 64 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just $8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 10m with a Train from TfL Rail.

More routes to London and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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