The average bus between London and Manchester docks takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from London to Manchester docks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between London and Manchester docks. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Manchester docks at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 1m • 1 change
5h 11m • 1 change
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5h 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from London to Manchester docks? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Manchester docks. However, there are services departing from London Victoria station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
London to Manchester docks bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Manchester docks bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between London and Manchester docks is 261.9 km. The road distance is 301 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.