How to get from
London to Manchester
Compare flights, trains, buses and more
Compare prices to get from London to Manchester
€12|2h 6m
€37|1h
€9|3h 40m
€25
€33
€27
€26
€22
€22
€17
€17
€17
€17
€12
€15
€17
€15
Lumo 10:19
2h 54m
13:13
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€33
Book
1 stop
Avanti West Coast07:13
2h 6m
09:19
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€46
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Direct
LNR & WMR20:46
3h 19m
00:05
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€37
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1 stop
LNR & WMR21:46
3h 41m
01:27
London EustonManchester Piccadilly
€37
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1 stop
- Prices shown from London to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from London to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester costs only €6 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 54m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
€17
Average duration
2h 51m
Departure Time
13:53 - 23:09
Direct options
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€53
Average duration
1h 54m
Departure Time
06:50 - 21:35
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€6
Average duration
4h 57m
Departure Time
14:00 - 06:15
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Manchester is Thursday, with an average price of €9.
€25
€17
€9
€1
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from London to Manchester?
For a one-way flight from London to Manchester, fares are lowest in February (€111) and highest in May (€163).
€163
€137
€111
€85
What is the cheapest day to travel from London to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from London to Manchester is Tuesday, with an average price of €10.
€12
€11
€10
€9
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From London to Manchester: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near London and Manchester
Popular train stations near London
London Victoria
London Charing Cross
London Zone U1
London Waterloo
Vauxhall
London Waterloo East
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London City Airport (LCY)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Southend Airport (SEN)
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near London
London Waterloo Rail Station
London Southwark
London Victoria Coach Station
London Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from London to Manchester
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How far is it from London to Manchester?
It’s about 252 km (157 mi) from London to Manchester. -
How do I get from London to Manchester?
You can travel from London to Manchester in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from London to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from London to Manchester is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 54 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 2h 51m.Buses takes on average 4h 57m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of €6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €17 on avergae.Flights costs around €53 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between London and Manchester?
When traveling from London to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Heathrow Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from London Victoria and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from London Waterloo Rail Station and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station . -
When should you book tickets from London to Manchester to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (February), with an average price of €111 Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of €9 Flights from London to Manchester are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €10 . -
Are London and Manchester in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between London and Manchester.