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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Big Ben takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Big Ben. 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 47m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Big Ben bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 8m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 52m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 29m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 32m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 43m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressGo Ahead London6h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 2m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 48m • 1 change
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    National ExpressGo Ahead London5h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Big Ben? 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 Manchester to Big Ben.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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