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Manchester to Charing Cross buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Charing Cross takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Charing Cross. 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 33m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Charing Cross bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road / O2 Centre and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 3m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 5m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 49m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 49m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 44m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 58m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 31m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Charing Cross? 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.

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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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