How to get from Manchester to London
- 250 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 04m
- 78 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 04m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
3h 45m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
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.
250 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Manchester → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Manchester to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€88November 2026
€41Departures from Manchester to London
FlixBus runs 78 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 78 | 00:10 | 23:59 |
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 40 | 05:14 | 17:44 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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 €16 over 3h 45m, direct, no transfers.
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.
When is the first bus from Manchester to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Manchester to London?
78 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:59.
When is the first train from Manchester to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:14 and the last at 17:44, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Manchester to London?
40 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:14 and 17:44.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Manchester to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
Can you get from Manchester to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 59m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026