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London to Manchester Bus Tickets & Schedules

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Avg. trip duration

5 h 5 min

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Avg. distance

327 km

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Cheapest trip

From $16.98

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14

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Frequently asked questions

The bus London to Manchester starts from $16.98. Take advantage of our best deals on bus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your bus ticket from London to Manchester most easily on this website or in the app.
The bus from London to Manchester takes 4 hours 40 minutes.
We offer several payment methods for buying your bus ticket from London to Manchester. To complete your bus booking, you can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay, and many mor. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point, cash payment is also available.
When traveling from London to Manchester by bus, you can track your bus location using our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route. To track your bus on the go, you can also download the FlixBus App.
The earliest bus from London to Manchester departs at 06:30.
The last bus London to Manchester departs at 23:59.
No, you don't need to print your ticket for the bus from London to Manchester. Simply show your ticket on your smartphone or tablet to the driver upon boarding.
FlixBus buses traveling from London to Manchester offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi. During the booking process, you can also reserve a seat for your bus to Manchester. Choose from various seat types like panorama, table, and bed seats. Traveling by bus from London to Manchester is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Traveling by bus from London to Manchester is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic-associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
Passengers traveling from London to Manchester can bring one checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and two piece of hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7kg) for free.
The distance between London and Manchester is approximately 320 km.
Yes, night bus services are available. Taking an overnight bus from London to Manchester allows you to travel while you sleep, saving time and reducing accommodation costs, while arriving at your destination early the next morning. Use this page to check out the route's schedule and read more about overnight and sleeper buses.
Get the best deals on bus tickets to Manchester from London by booking in advance. Travelling on weekdays, choosing off-peak departure times, and being flexible with your travel dates can help you find cheaper fares.
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