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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London 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 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €111.
Distance: 262 km
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€66 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Manchester to London by train, bus or flight.
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General Information About the Journey from Manchester to London
There are a number of ways to get from Manchester to London, including flying, taking the bus or the train. Though flying offers the quickest journey time, after factoring in journey and waiting times, trains and buses are both convenient options, taking just a few hours longer and arriving into Central London. Trains arrive at Euston Station, buses at London Victoria and flights into Heathrow Airport.
Buses from Manchester to London
There are two operators that run bus services from Manchester to London. Flixbus operates 12 direct services per day from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria with the first bus just after 3:00 a.m. and the last leaving before midnight. National Express also runs 12 services per day from Manchester Coach Station to London Victoria between 4:30 a.m. and just before midnight. The journey takes roughly between four and six hours.
Trains from Manchester to London
There are 3 - 4 trains per hour from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, with the first service leaving Manchester just after 5:00 a.m. The service is operated by Virgin Trains and the journey takes between two and just over three hours, depending on whether it is direct, or with one change.
Flights from Manchester to London
There are approximately thirteen direct flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow operated by British Airways and Virgin Little Red. It takes roughly an hour to fly between the two cities.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to London
Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to London.
There are 3 options to travel from Manchester to London including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to London is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €6 compared to other travel options to London:
A coach is €58 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €64 from Manchester to London.
A coach is €29 less than a train with an average ticket price of €34 from Manchester to London.
The fastest way from Manchester to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 10 min.
Train takes on average 2 h 6 min.
The Manchester to London distance is approximately 261 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to London is:
- 65 coaches per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to London from Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to London:
- Most travellers board their coach from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Most travellers take a flight from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to London:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, DoggioBus, Bus or Scottish Citylink for coaches to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Manchester to London tickets on Omio for €6.
- Travel with British Airways, Azul, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or KLM to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Manchester to London tickets on Omio for €64.
- Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3) can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with West Midlands Trains from Manchester to London for €34 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to London with the following travel companies:
- You can find 50 direct coaches per day to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink.
- You'll find 6 direct flights a day to London with British Airways.
- You'll find 10 direct trains a day to London with Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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