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Manchester to King's Cross Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and King's Cross Station takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to King's Cross Station. 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 35m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to King's Cross Station bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and King's Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into King's Cross Station at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Marble Arch and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London4h 33m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 47m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London4h 53m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 52m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London4h 48m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 41m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 22m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 22m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 22m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 10m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London5h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 22m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach London6h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to King's Cross Station? 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 Manchester to King's Cross Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and King's Cross Station, 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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