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Trip Overview

The average bus between London and Greater Manchester takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from London to Greater 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.

4h 43m
Duration
197 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

London to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between London and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 5:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 51m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Greater 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.

Map of how to get from London to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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