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Manchester to Waterloo Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Waterloo Station takes 5h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Waterloo Station. 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 29m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Waterloo Station bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 9m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 7m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London6h 41m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 33m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 27m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 36m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 12m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 38m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 19m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 38m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 19m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 38m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 19m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 38m • 1 change
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    FlixBusGo Ahead London5h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 19m • 1 change
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    FlixBusTransport UK London Bus5h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Waterloo Station? 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 Waterloo Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Waterloo Station, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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