Millennium Bridge, Manchester

Coach tickets to Manchester from London

From £8.90 one-way*

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Departures: up to 17 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from London to Manchester

Our buses travel from London to Manchester Central Coach Station up to 17 times a day, from 7 am until 23.30 pm.

With regular, reliable services and cheap tickets from London to Manchester for just £8.90 one-way*, you can travel in style for less.

London to Manchester journey information
Fastest journey time 4 hrs 45 mins (from Golders Green)
Cheapest price  £8.90
Distance (approx) 334km
No. of stops 1 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 7.00am/23.30pm

Our London to Manchester services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

540 coach towards Burnley

Our 540 service travels up to 15 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Manchester Airport
  • Manchester Coach Station

422 coach towards Manchester

Our 422 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Luton Airport
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Dudley Bus Station
  • Wolverhampton Bus Station
  • Penkridge, Memorial Gardens
  • Manchester Airport
  • Manchester Coach Station

424 coach towards Blackpool

Our 424 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Walsall
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Manchester Airport
  • Manchester Coach Station

London to Manchester route map

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line.

A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre, along with a nearby taxi rank.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities for more information.

Arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station

Directly outside the station is a dedicated taxi rank, a city-wide tram service, and the Metroshuttle, which ferries you for free between the cities' rail stations.

Take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities for more information.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from London to Manchester?

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 7.00am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 12.20pm.

When is the last coach from London to Manchester?

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.30pm, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 5.40am.

How much is the coach from London to Manchester?

A one-way journey from London to Manchester is available from £8.90*.

How long does the coach take from London to Manchester?

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Manchester take 4 hrs 45 mins from our Golders Green stop.

What happens if I miss my coach from London to Manchester?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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