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

The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £16 - £26 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between London and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from London to Manchester?

The distance between London and Manchester is 184 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £190.

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

The train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Manchester bus from?

London to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Manchester?

The best way to get from London to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the London to Manchester bus arrive?

London to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the London to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Manchester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from London to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Manchester?

Book your London to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3375+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from London to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from London to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 12m
£35–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station421 / ...
4h 35m
£9–40
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Manchester186.2 mi
4h 2m
£16–26
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2h 52m
£74–227
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from London Paddington to OxfordLondon Paddington - Oxford / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 30m
£45–160
Drive 186.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Manchester186.6 mi
3h 46m
£47–67
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
4h 57m
£165–514
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LTN - MAN
5h 4m
£68–196

London to Manchester by train

309Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.7 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixBus also services this route every 30 minutes.

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