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

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Manchester is to bus which costs £8 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from London Victoria to Manchester?

The distance between London Victoria and Manchester is 187 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Victoria to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from London Victoria to Manchester, including transfers.

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

London Victoria to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Manchester train from?

London Victoria to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from London Victoria to Manchester?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £50 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the London Victoria to Manchester bus arrive?

London Victoria to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the London Victoria to Manchester train arrive?

London Victoria to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from London Victoria to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria to Manchester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from London Victoria to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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London Victoria to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from London Victoria 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 44m
£37–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4h 35m
£8–50
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria to Manchestercar 184.3 mi
3h 55m
£46–66
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 15m
£56–212
Train via Royal Leamington Spa
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 4m
£33–229
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 20m
£186–563
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 3m
£66–222
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 10m
£84–219

London Victoria to Manchester by foot, subway, and train

310Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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