London to Manchester bus with National Express

Cheap coach tickets from London to Manchester can start from as little as $11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Manchester is $23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from London to Manchester is 4h 10m to travel the 262 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest coach from London to Manchester leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest coach from London to Manchester leaves at 11:58 pm.

Yes, there are 52 direct coaches a day from London to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus, British Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from London to Manchester, you can count on National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus, British Airways for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from London , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North, London, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station), London, Baker Street Station, London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Golders Green Station, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Lithos Road, London, Marble Arch, London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Elephant and Castle, London, Lewisham, London, Eltham, London, St John's Wood, London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, New Cross Gate, London, Western Ave / Friary Road, London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Walworth, London, Greenford Roundabout, London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way), Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre . When arriving in Manchester , you can end your trip in coach stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East, Manchester, Airport, Manchester, Miles Platting, New Moston, Broadway .Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0 away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Manchester is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Manchester including taking a train, coach and flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Manchester:

• National Express
  • Assistance
  • Priority seating
  • Accessible toilets.
• FlixBus
  • Assistance
  • Priority boarding
  • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
• British Airways
  • British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Manchester for coach company National Express, FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Manchester depends on the coach companies:

• National Express
  • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
• FlixBus
  • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
• British Airways
  • Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Manchester.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Manchester:

• National Express
  • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
• FlixBus
  • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
• British Airways
  • Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Manchester:

• National Express
  • 10€ per additional bag.
• FlixBus
  • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
• British Airways
  • Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class

Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Manchester. The following conditions apply:

• FlixBus
  • Small pets in carriers allowed
  • guide dogs travel for free.
• British Airways
  • Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes

You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, British Airways.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Manchester with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus, British Airways.