London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€9

Average price

€13

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 47 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

262 km

Cheap tickets

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 €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave London Victoria (VIC) for Manchester on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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.

FlixBus
07:00AM5h20
London Victoria (VIC)
12:20PMManchester
91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM5h00
London Victoria (VIC)
01:00PMManchester
131One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:30AM4h50
London Victoria (VIC)
12:20PMManchester
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:30PM5h00
London Victoria (VIC)
06:30PMManchester
131One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:30PM4h15
London Victoria (VIC)
01:45AMManchester
161One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a flight costs an average of €48.

Distance: 262 km

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Train
Flight

€14

Average price

Cheapest

€108

Average price

€206

Average price

5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

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Live departures

London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 4:28 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
10:30 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
12:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5908:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h00
2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
12:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
1:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h40
1:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h30
3:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h30
3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h10
3:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h10
4:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
4:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
5:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h05
5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
6:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
7:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
7:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
8:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h20
8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h40
9:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h50
10:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h55
10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h40
11:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h25
11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
1:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX540
On time
8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
4h15
12:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX42210:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
7h15
5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h51
4:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX440 · NX42110:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
7h36
6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h11
5:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester

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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
262 km
Average bus duration
5h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Buses per day
34
Direct buses
31
Fastest bus
4h 15m
First bus
05:30
Last bus
21:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester

Find the best coaches between London Victoria (VIC) and Manchester with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from €7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: €10
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester

London
Manchester
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
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WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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