How to get from Manchester to London
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 45m, from €23.
We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 250 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Manchester to London: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Manchester → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Manchester to London: train, bus
How the trip from Manchester to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Manchester to London Borough of Camden, about 3h 45m. In total it's roughly €23 over 3h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to London
DepartureManchesterWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Manchester to London
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Manchester to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Manchester to London?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is London from Manchester?+−
About 250 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Manchester to London cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €23. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Manchester to London?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to London?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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