The average bus between Manchester and London Gateway takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to London Gateway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and London Gateway. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into London Gateway at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 30m • 3 changes


8h 1m • 3 changes


8h 35m • 3 changes


8h 53m • 3 changes


8h • 3 changes


7h 58m • 3 changes


8h 29m • 3 changes


8h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to London Gateway? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to London Gateway. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Manchester to London Gateway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to London Gateway bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and London Gateway is 287 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Social Club via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 57m.