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Trip Overview

The average bus between Charing Cross and Manchester takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. There is a bus service every few hours from Charing Cross to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Charing Cross to Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Charing Cross and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Baker Street Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus4h 47m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 1m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelLondon BusesFlixBus5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Metroline TravelMetroline TravelFlixBus5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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