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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and London takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to London. 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 11m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Manchester to London bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Manchester and London. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into London at 6:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 195.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and London, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.

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