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Coach from London to Manchester
Want to find a way to travel between two of the UK's most vibrant cities? Book your cheap tickets online for our comfortable coaches running from London to Manchester Central Coach Station up to 17 times a day. With departures from early morning until late evening, we've got your schedule covered for all your journeys.
Savvy travellers know that single fares start from just £8.90 one-way*, making this an unbeatable deal and value journey between these iconic destinations.
| London to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 4 hrs 45 mins (from Golders Green) |
| Cheapest price | £8.90 |
| 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
Getting to your coach couldn't be simpler. London Victoria Coach Station sits just 300 metres from three Underground lines - Victoria, District and Circle. Need another option? Catch one of the many city buses that stop right outside, or grab a taxi from the nearby rank.
For everything you need to know about starting your journey, check out our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station
When you arrive, the city is yours to explore. Jump on a tram right outside the station, catch a taxi from our dedicated rank, or use the Metroshuttle service connecting you to Manchester's main rail stations. Want to know what to expect?
Take a peek at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities for more information.
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 £8.90*.
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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