How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to London?

The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to London start from £8. The average price for this route is around £18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to London?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to London is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 127 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to London?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to London at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to London?

A bus journey from Manchester to London produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Manchester to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to London?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to London from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	4h 50m	17:05	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	12:45	Coach Station	4h 55m	17:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:00	Shudehill	4h 40m	20:40	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	18:00	Shudehill	11h 30m	05:30	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	5h 5m	16:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 55m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:15	Coach Station	5h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 55m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:15	Coach Station	5h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 55m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:15	Coach Station	5h 5m	10:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 55m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Coach Station	3h 55m	23:10	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 55m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:30	Shudehill	4h 40m	13:10	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Shudehill	4h 40m	20:40	Finchley Road	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 40m	10:40	Finchley Road	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 40m	08:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Shudehill	4h 40m	13:10	Finchley Road	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 40m	10:40	Finchley Road	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	5h 40m	08:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Shudehill	4h 20m	07:50	Finchley Road	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	9h 15m	18:05	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:31 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

163 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £115	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £332	Average duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £39	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and London?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers generally express satisfaction with the service, highlighting smooth journeys, competent drivers, and comfortable seating. Many appreciated the efficient booking process and timely arrivals. However, some users noted issues such as non-functional Wi-Fi and plug sockets not accommodating modern devices. Additionally, a few mentioned concerns about air conditioning being too cold during their travels.

National Express Manchester London recent customer reviews

The bus was disgusting, it was dirty, the toilet was not working. Someone messed it up and couldn’t flush because there was no water flowing. Everywhere in the bus reeked for fowl smell. This was a really horrible experience.

Anthony I.

26 July 2025

I use to like more then athers couch but this trip no but the driver was amazing and helpful driver Thanks

Nafta M.

6 June 2025

I enjoyed easy and fast online booking,good customer service and available charging point.

Hafeezat O.

4 April 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,546 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its cleanliness and comfort. The driver was praised for being customer-friendly, contributing to a relaxing journey. Passengers appreciated the cozy seats and efficient travel despite heavy traffic conditions. A suggestion emerged about repositioning bin bags for better accessibility during trips.

Flixbus Manchester London recent customer reviews

Actually I booked bus for 16:20 yesterday but suddenly FlixBus cancelled journey not only for me it’s happening for passengers who are coming at 16:20 FlixBus due to delay I lost 1500 pounds . Basically Iam photographer I lost my event ,money and reputation…

Mani M.

19 June 2025

This is my first experience with FlixBus and it was fantastic. I enjoyed the ride, the cossy and comfortable seats. The journey was fast not too many stopovers thought there was heavy traffic, but it wasn't the driver's making. I enjoyed the ride. The bus was clean. I observed the bin bag was in front making people litter the bus. If it can be positioned strategically in between seats for easy access.

Amaka O.

16 November 2024

Assistant driver from Manchester was not so welcoming. Cold inside. Not as professional as it seems. No Wi-Fi whilst ticket said there would be

Don M.

1 September 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Many users appreciated the punctuality and smoothness of their journeys, highlighting comfortable seating and friendly drivers. The buses were generally clean with polite staff. However, some mentioned minor issues like slight delays or unpleasant odors near restrooms. Overall, passengers found the travel experience enjoyable and efficient.

Megabus Manchester London recent customer reviews

There was no tissue and water in toilet. Toilet was very smelly and not cleaned..

George M.

20 October 2024

Very horrible…. We were meant to get to London by 17:40 instead we got to London @21:15 and I almost lost my job the only excuse the driver gave was he was out of diesel 🤷‍♀️ without no remorse. Very very disappointing

Odejayi E.

6 September 2024

It was a great journey. We were a bit late though to get to the station due to the traffic situation in London.

Nelson N.

7 July 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to London

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to London?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to London start from £8. The average price for this route is around £18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to London?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to London is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 127 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to London?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to London at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to London?
A bus journey from Manchester to London produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Manchester to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29742 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

£26

06/12

£22

Today

£12

08/12

£8

09/12

£8

10/12

£8

11/12

£8

12/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Manchester to London was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £86 for a bus ticket from Manchester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Manchester to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 25m	Avg price£18	Daily departures127
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 13m	Avg price£91	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price£26	Daily departures3