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Coach from London to Manchester
Our coaches travel from London to Manchester Central Coach Station up to 17 times a day, with services running from early morning at 7am right through to late evening at 11:30pm. With fares starting from just £18.10 one-way*, you can enjoy a comfortable, hassle-free journey without breaking the bank. That's the savvy traveller's choice for affordable, cheap trips between these major cities.
| London to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 4 hrs 45 mins (from Golders Green) |
| Cheapest price | £18.10 |
| Distance (approx) | 334km |
| No. of stops | 1 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
| First & last journey daily | 7.00am/23.30pm |
Our London to Manchester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 540 service travels up to 15 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London (Finchley Road)
- London (Golders Green)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London (Golders Green)
- Luton Airport
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Dudley Bus Station
- Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Penkridge, Memorial Gardens
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Birmingham Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Walsall
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
London to Manchester route map
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is perfectly connected to the city, sitting just 300 metres from the tube network. You can reach us easily via the Victoria Line, District Line or Circle Line. Need another option? You'll find a convenient bus stop directly outside the coach station served by numerous city centre routes, plus a taxi rank nearby for door-to-door convenience.
Want to know more? Check out our London Victoria Coach Station facilities page for complete details about your cheap travel solution.
Arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station
When you arrive in Manchester, onward travel couldn't be simpler. Step outside to find a dedicated taxi rank, hop on the city-wide tram network, or catch the free Metroshuttle service that connects you to Manchester's main rail stations.
For everything you need to know about your arrival point, visit our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities page. Need to cancel or modify your plans? Our customer service team is ready to help with all your journeys. *Lowest fares subject to availability
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 7.00am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 12.20pm.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.30pm, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 5.40am.
A one-way journey from London to Manchester is available from £18.10*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Manchester take 4 hrs 45 mins from our Golders Green stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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