What is the cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Manchester is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Bridge to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from London Bridge to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London Bridge and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from London Bridge to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from London Bridge to Manchester?

The distance between London Bridge and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.

How do I travel from London Bridge to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from London Bridge to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from London Bridge to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Bridge to Manchester bus from?

London Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from London Bridge to Manchester?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the London Bridge to Manchester bus arrive?

London Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from London Bridge to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London Bridge to Manchester is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from London Bridge to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 486+ hotels available in Manchester.

London Bridge to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from London Bridge to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 54m
£144–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 58m
£50–131
Drive 258 mi
1. Drive from London Bridge to Manchestercar 258 mi
4h 29m
£65–93
Line 11 bus, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the bus from Ten Pin Bowling Alley to Trianglebus
2. Take the train from Teignmouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 48m
£79–269
Train
1. Take the train from Teignmouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 44m
£142–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 31m
£151–399

London Bridge to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 273.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from London Bridge to Manchester Piccadilly via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Manchester Central Coach Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 58m.

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