The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 28 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Victoria (VIC) on Fri, May 22, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 22 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.
NX54112:25 PM5h45Manchester, Coach Station6:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX5902:00 PM6h20Manchester, Coach Station8:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX5418:50 AM5h50Manchester, Coach Station2:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX5414:45 AM5h55Manchester, Coach Station10:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX5404:40 AM5h15Manchester, Coach Station9:55 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€241One-way0 transfers
NX5407:30 PM4h20Manchester, Coach Station11:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€371One-way0 transfers
NX5406:00 PM4h50Manchester, Coach Station10:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€371One-way0 transfers
NX5404:55 PM4h55Manchester, Coach Station9:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
NX54010:55 AM4h55Manchester, Coach Station3:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€371One-way0 transfers
NX5409:50 AM5h00Manchester, Coach Station2:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 262 km
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5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX421 | Delayed 6:40 AM 2:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 10:30 AM 5:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM 3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 10:30 AM 7:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM 3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 10:30 AM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 3:20 PM 3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 9:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 3:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | Delayed 10:30 AM 10:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:20 PM 3:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 4:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 3:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h55 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
NX421 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 8:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 262 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 London Victoria (VIC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
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