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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and London takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.

4h 50m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to London bus times

Buses run hourly 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 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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