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Manchester to London Paddington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and London Paddington takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to London Paddington. 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 50m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 540 / ...
4h 33m
£36–86

Manchester to London Paddington bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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