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Trip Overview

The average bus between Big Ben and Manchester takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. There is a bus service every few hours from Big Ben to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 42m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

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  1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
5h 24m
£26–38

Big Ben to Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Big Ben and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Westminster station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 29m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 27m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 57m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 57m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 57m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 57m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 57m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express6h 59m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Big Ben to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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