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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to London?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains, Flights and Carpool for the journey to London from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 25m
£7
£8
145
Train
3h 1m
£38
£144
29
Flight
1h 10m
£33
£114
29

What is the cheapest way to reach London from Manchester?

You can get to London with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £9
tomorrow
from £9
Tuesday
from £7
Wednesday
from £7
Thursday
from £7
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £7

    Cheapest Buses today

  • megabus
    5h 25m
    0
    12:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £9
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:25
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    16:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    23:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    • Cheapest Flights today

  • Jet2.com
    7h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 15m
    0
    15:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:05
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £112
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £136

    • Cheapest Trains today

  • Northern
    5h 47m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    13:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £85

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    13:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:15
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £56
  • R Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    15:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63

    • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Northern
    3h 53m
    0
    05:46
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:39
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £126
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 26m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:21
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £53
  • Ryanair
    4h 50m
    0
    07:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £54
  • British Airways
    1h 10m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £59

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Northern
    3h 53m
    0
    05:46
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:39
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £141
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:35
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    6h 25m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 55m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • R Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £54

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    3h 53m
    0
    05:46
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:39
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £142
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £184
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £184

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    21:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £48
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Aurigny Air Services
    6h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £144

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 53m
    0
    05:46
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:39
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £141
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £183
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 1m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:06
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £183

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    13:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    19:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    18:55
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 17m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:22
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38

    • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    20:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £45
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £60
  • Loganair
    3h 35m
    0
    17:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £111

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:15
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 34m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:24
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 17m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:22
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50

    • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £74
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to London?

You can get to London from Manchester in just 1h 10m with a Flight from British Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 55m
tomorrow
from 3h 26m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m
Wednesday
from 3h 4m
Thursday
from 3h 1m
Friday
from 3h 4m
Saturday
from 3h 17m

    Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 55m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £136
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 15m
    0
    15:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:05
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £112
  • Jet2.com
    7h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £80

    • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    05:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • megabus
    5h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:25
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £9

    • Fastest Trains today

  • Northern
    5h 47m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    13:27
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £85

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 26m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:21
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201
  • CrossCountry
    3h 28m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £201
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201

    • Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • R Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    15:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £56
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33

    • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    1h 10m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £59
  • British Airways
    1h 10m
    0
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £64
  • British Airways
    1h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £64

    • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201
  • CrossCountry
    3h 28m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £201
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £201

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    05:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £184
  • CrossCountry
    3h 28m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £202
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 31m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:36
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £184

    • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • R Airlines
    4h 45m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £54
  • Ryanair
    6h 25m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • Iberia Express
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £89

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:35
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 1m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:06
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £183
  • CrossCountry
    3h 21m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:32
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £183
  • CrossCountry
    3h 28m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £183

    • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    17:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    21:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £48
  • Aurigny Air Services
    6h 45m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £144

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:25
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    15:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 4m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:09
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 17m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:22
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38
  • CrossCountry
    3h 28m
    0
    05:11
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £163

    • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    3h 35m
    0
    17:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £111
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £60
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    20:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £45

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:05
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    18:55
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 17m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:22
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    05:55
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    09:24
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 34m
    0
    05:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    08:39
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £50

    • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 35m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £74

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    17:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:10
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    13:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:15
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to London

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and London?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in London you will be arriving at Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to London from Manchester? With 15 connections between 6 Bus, Train, Flight and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and London, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from British Airways: you will get to London in just 1h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and London are National Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and London is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Belsize Park, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to London?

The most popular companies between Manchester and London, are National Express, Avanti West Coast and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and megabus

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Aurigny Air Services, Ryanair and 12 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to London

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to London. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to London

How can I reach London from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 15 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Car, with which you can get to London from Manchester.

How far is London from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and London is 262.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and London?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 45 kgs, and a flight 64 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to London?

You can get to London with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to London in just 1h 10m with a Flight from British Airways.

More routes to Manchester and to London

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to London. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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