The cheapest and fastest buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 28
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 28
€17
Fastest journey on Sep 28
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
4 h 24 m
Buses on Sep 28
44
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Mon, Sep 28, we found 44 buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester, including 39 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 28 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Mon, Sep 28 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus4:00 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM4h50London, Victoria Coach Station4:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM5h10London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM4h10London, Victoria Coach Station11:10 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM4h20London, Victoria Coach Station11:20 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€161One-way0 transfers
NX5408:00 PM4h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMManchester, Coach Station€151One-way0 transfers
Live departures
London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester buses for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 7h20 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h20 | 3:20 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 4:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 11:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 11:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 5:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 5:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 | 12:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 6:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 6:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 2:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 8:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 8:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 3:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 9:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h40 | 8:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 6:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h30 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h50 | 12:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h51 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX421 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h36 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 28 | |||||
NX421 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester
Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester run on average 40 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 262 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from London Victoria (VIC) to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester with FlixBus, National Express for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester
Most London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare London Victoria (VIC) and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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