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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to London is to rideshare which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to London is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at London Euston. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to London?

The distance between Manchester and London is 184 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £35 - £190.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to London bus from?

Manchester to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to London?

The best way to get from Manchester to London is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to London bus arrive?

Manchester to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Manchester to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to London is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to London.

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

Book your Manchester to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to London bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20854+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 6m
£35–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
5h
£8–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to London185.8 mi
4h 2m
£14–35
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2h 34m
£67–223
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to OxfordManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to London PaddingtonOxford - London Paddington / ...
4h 3m
£27–159
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to London184.6 mi
3h 53m
£45–65
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3h 35m
£85–276

Manchester to London by train

322Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.7 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £8–40 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.

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