What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to London?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to London is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to London?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to London is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and London?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to London. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at London Euston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to London?

The distance between Greater Manchester and London is 186 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to London without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to London?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Greater Manchester to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to London bus from?

Greater Manchester to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to London train from?

Greater Manchester to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to London?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to London is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to London bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to London train arrive?

Greater Manchester to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to London is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Greater Manchester to London.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greater Manchester to London?

Book your Greater Manchester to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 48m
£63–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
4h 20m
£23–55
Drive 184.9 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Londoncar 184.9 mi
3h 47m
£46–66
Line 111 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 13m
£71–284
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
5h 9m
£92–137

Greater Manchester to London by bus and train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester to London Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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