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    Rides:London Manchester (09/25/2022)

    6:31 hrs
    London Victoria Coach Station
    Manchester (Shudehill Bus Station)
    Almost full
    $28.99
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    Bus stations and stops in London

    Please note: your ticket will contain the most up-to-date address information.

    London Finchley Road (Stop CL)

    London Hammersmith Bridge Road

    London Hammersmith Bus Station (Bay D)

    London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U

    London Victoria Coach Station

    North Greenwich- Millenium Way Stop F

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    London - Manchester : Quick information
    Online payment

    Yes
    Distance

    162 miles
    Direct connection

    Yes
    Environmentally-friendly travel?

    Yes

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it take to get from London to Manchester by bus?
    The quickest bus trip from London to Manchester takes as little as 4 hours 10 minutes.
    What is the distance between London and Manchester?
    The bus route from London to Manchester covers 206 miles. FlixBus can bring you from London to Manchester in as little as 4 hours 10 minutes.
    How much is the bus ticket between London and Manchester?
    You can get from London to Manchester for as little as $5.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $12.50.
    What route does the bus from London to Manchester take?
    There are direct connections from London to Manchester. Among them up to 6 buses running daily from London to Manchester, 6 are direct connections. The fastest bus on this connection has 3 stop(s).
    How can I pay for the bus from London to Manchester?
    You can buy your bus ticket from London to Manchester choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
    Where can I see if my bus from London to Manchester is on time?
    You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Info Tool. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.

    Find the cheapest buses from London to Manchester

    Getting from London to Manchester is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 206 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 4 hours 10 minutes.
    FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
    Bus tickets between London and Manchester cost $12.50 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $5.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

    For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
    We have a large network of 200 destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

    Traveling from London to Manchester

    It's easy to get from London to Manchester with FlixBus, with 6 direct buses per day.
    You can expect a minimum of 3 stops on your journey. It can take a minimum time of 4 hours 10 minutes.
    Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
    The average cost of bus travel between London and Manchester is $12.50, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

    Taking the bus from London

    Traveling from London and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
    London is a transport hub with 6 bus station(s); the 63 connections departing from London every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

    Arriving in Manchester

    Traveling to Manchester for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
    Manchester is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 14 connections arriving in one of the 2 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

    What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from London to Manchester

    Getting from London to Manchester aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
    You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
    All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
    Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

    Onboard services are subject to availability