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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to London:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to London costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $256 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to London costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to London
How to get from Manchester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:20 AM3h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:20 AM3h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
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L647406:30 PM3h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$211One-way1 transfer- W05566+
L112117:06 PM3h18Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$311One-way1 transfer - W05532+L6472812:30 PM3h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 PM4h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:15 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:50 PM4h10Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$111One-way0 transfers
- BA13652:00 PM1h10Manchester Airport3:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1581One-way0 transfers
- BA136110:50 AM1h10Manchester Airport12:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
- BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Manchester to London
Thousands of people travel in the UK between Manchester and London every week, both for professional and personal trips. There are a number of travel options available to customers: flights are fast but expensive, trains are reliable and frequent, and buses are cheap but sluggish.
Trains from Manchester to London | Buses from Manchester to London | Flights from Manchester to London
Manchester to London Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€7 |
3:50 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€51 |
2:08 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€67 |
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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London. Buses traveling from Manchester to London depart from Manchester Coach station and take at least 3:50 h to arrive at London's Victoria bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Manchester to London during the week, with the first departing at 5:40 a.m. Weekend buses are offered more infrequently. National Express is the main bus company that travels from Manchester to London.
Fastest way to travel from Manchester to London
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Manchester to London. Flights traveling from Manchester to London can depart from either Leeds/Bradford airport or Manchester airport and arrive at either London's Heathrow, Gatwick, City, or Stansted airport after an hour of flight time. British Airways travel directly from Manchester to London.
Most popular way to travel from Manchester to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Manchester to London. Trains traveling from Manchester to London depart from Manchester's Picadilly train station and arrive at London's Euston train station after approximately 2 hours of travel time. All trains that travel from Manchester to London are operated by Virgin Trains. Virgin Trains travel from Manchester to London approximately 10 times per day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to London:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to London costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $256 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to London costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 59 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus to go to London by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, DoggioBus.
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