5.0
Pros: Evry think was good. Cons: Nothing. Tips: No.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Manchester
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Coach from London to Manchester: Journey Information
There are 55 intercity coaches per day from London to Manchester. Traveling by coach from London to Manchester usually takes around 5 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | £3.80 |
| Trips per day | 54 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Average score for coaches from London to Manchester
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Coaches from London to Manchester
- FlixBus: 50 daily coaches from £4
- Megabus: 4 daily coaches from £8
- National Express: 5 daily coaches from £19
How much is a coach ticket from London to Manchester?
Bus tickets for a trip from London to Manchester cost £6.03 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from London to Manchester by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from London to Manchester is expected to be between £5 and £20. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 29 April 2025, when tickets are available for 29 April 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £6.
Average coach ticket prices from London to Manchester by month
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from London to Manchester, mark your calendar for April. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £14. However, taking the bus from London to Manchester during December is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £22. The best way to find deals on a trip in December is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 21 days in advance to save up to £8.71.
What coach companies travel from London to Manchester?
There are 3 bus lines from London to Manchester available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 50 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 50 | 4h 56m | £10.73 |
| Megabus | 4 | 7h 7m | £16.30 |
| National Express | 5 | 8h 20m | £23.17 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 50 trips from London to Manchester, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 56 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from London to Manchester
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 163 miles from London to Manchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Manchester at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from London to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 55 scheduled coaches that travel from London to Manchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 54 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from London to Manchester; ticket prices start at £36.54.
City Information
London
One of the most important cities in the world, London is where the traditional blends seamlessly with the modern. As a vibrant modern city, London has something for everyone. For visitors interested in the Royal Family as well as their history, check out Buckingham Palace. The palace is open all days in summer, but only on selected days in winter. The Tower of London, where the crown jewels are put on exhibition, is also a great spot to check out. For fans of history, you might not want to miss out on the famous British Museum, considered by many to be the best museum in all of London. The museum currently carries an impressive collection of 8 million historic objects from all around the world, making it an eye-opening destination for many.
London’s food scene reflects its multiculturalism. Here you can find restaurants serving cuisines from various countries around the world, from India to Malaysia. If you opt for a lavish dining experience, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, run by the famous chef himself, will be a great choice. Also don’t forget to stop by at a local pub and enjoy the beer like a true Londoner.
The city’s centers of intercity rail services are King’s Cross Station and Euston Station, from which you can take a train to other places in the UK or hop on the Eurostar train to Paris and beyond. The largest coach station in the city is Victoria Coach Station, serving big local carriers like National Express. The city’s air services are fulfilled by eight airports, of which London Heathrow Airport, located west of the city, is the busiest one.
Manchester
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in London?
Image credit: Matt Brown
Link to image attributionMain departure station: London Victoria
London's Victoria Coach Station has its main entrance on Buckingham Palace Road. Well-signposted but slightly hidden in an attractive art deco office block, the station welcomes around 14 million passengers each year. The arrival and departure areas are at different ends of Elizabeth Street, with the departure zone containing food concession stands, left-luggage facilities, and restrooms. As London's largest coach station, most major coach companies, including FlixBus, Megabus, and National Express, operate from Victoria Coach Station. It is a ten-minute walk to rail and Underground services at Victoria Rail Station, whose 19 platforms include express services to Gatwick Airport.
All coach stations in London:
London Victoria
235 Finchley Rd
London Lewisham
London Stratford, Also for Westfield
Where does the coach arrive in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Coaches arrive in Manchester at 5 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Manchester:
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Moss Ln East
Thomas Street - Stop Nn
Miles Platting
New Moston
Get around town with Moovit
Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Manchester. Download here
Need a return trip from Manchester to London?
Search Coach TicketsPlan your next adventure
More coaches from London
Continue by coach from Manchester
Check out these popular routes
Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.