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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Charing Cross buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Charing Cross takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Charing Cross. 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 33m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Charing Cross bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Piccadilly Station is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 6m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 26m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 49m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 49m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 44m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 58m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 31m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 4m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses6h 12m • 1 change
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    National ExpressLondon Buses5h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Charing Cross? 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: 203.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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