Find buses from London to Manchester

The stops taken by buses from London to Manchester depend on the bus company used to travel. Stops by National Express Buses include London Golders Green, Manchester Airport, and Stockport. Megabus also allows for four stops from London to Manchester to allow for some passengers to get off at more convenient locations, and give others a chance to use some amenities that may not be present on the buses. Book your bus to Manchester from London through momondo to allow you to select the bus company with the most convenient route with the most convenient stops.

Most buses to Manchester from London are state of the art vehicles and have the most modern amenities. However, the various bus companies have variations in the specific amenities they provide. Most bus companies offer free Wi-Fi that is mostly limited to light browsing due to the bandwidth limitations and the need to offer connectivity to all passengers. Megabus offers charging points onboard for charging mobile devices and gives passengers a free 44lbs baggage allowance. The modern buses from London to Manchester are also very spacious and give passengers immense comfort on their journey. National Express allows passengers to pick up a coachcard that allows them to access cheap bus tickets from London to Manchester all year round.

The main departure station for buses to Manchester from London is the Victoria Coach Station, which is the largest coach station in the city. It is located right in Victoria Central District in Westminster City. You can access the station using either cab and taxi services that operate throughout the city, or using the city’s red bus service that stops at the station. Bus operators, such as Flixbus and National Express, have alternative departure stations like London Finchley Road and London Hammersmith Bus Station. The main arrival station at Manchester is the Manchester Coach Station, which is mainly used by National Express. Megabus buses drop off passengers at Shudehill Interchange, which is located relatively close to Manchester Coach Station.

Baggage policy and limitations differ from one bus company to another, and it is important to check the specific baggage limits that the bus company booked allows. Megabus buses from London to Manchester give passengers an allowance of 50lbs of luggage and also gives passengers the freedom to bring onboard carry-on luggage to be stored in overhead compartments. Flixbus allows passengers 50lbs of checked baggage and 25lbs of carry-on baggage to either be stored underneath the seat or in the overhead compartment. National Express allows passengers up to two checked bags, each of which should be a maximum of 44lbs, and one carry-on baggage that should be small enough to be stored in the overhead compartment. All bus companies allow for arrangements for additional baggage such as strollers, bikes, and wheelchairs.

Sadly you will be forced to leave your furry friend behind as carrying pets onboard long distance buses is not allowed in the UK. You are encouraged to make alternative plans to transport your pet from London to Manchester. However, service animals that are trained are allowed onto any of the buses from London to Manchester. Service animals are expected to be harnessed at all times and properly controlled by the passenger at all times during the trip.

See available tickets from London to Manchester for this week that start at $5 one-way.

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 4h 00m bus from London to Manchester. Travel time can vary by 0h 45m, so prioritize nonstop options for the quickest arrival. FlixBus has the quickest available bus to your destination.

National Express and FlixBus will take you from London to Manchester. National Express has been recently found as the cheapest option from $8 round-trip.

There’s 163.1 mi from London to Manchester. The distance via bus depends on which roads the driver takes - this can change mid-journey. The bus usually takes 4h 00m in normal traffic conditions.

Going from London to Manchester by bus will have a carbon footprint of 23lb, approximately. This is around 81% less than taking a plane (123lb). Emissions by train between London and Manchester are around 36lb.

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from London to Manchester to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 00m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from London to Manchester or a bus from London to Manchester.

The cheapest way is to get a bus from London to Manchester, which can be as cheap as $8. A flight from London to Manchester is more expensive than a bus, with prices starting at $138. A train from London to Manchester is also an option, with an average price of $57.