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London to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from London to Manchester
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- 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 flights, trains, and buses from London to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester costs only €14 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 57m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
€17
Average duration
2h 50m
Departure time
06:16 - 15:40
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Flights
Fastest
Average price
€51
Average duration
1h 57m
Departure time
06:50 - 21:35
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€14
Average duration
4h 59m
Departure time
06:20 - 19:30
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· 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 Monday, with an average price of €17.
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Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from London to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Manchester is February, with an average price of €114; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to €197.
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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 €11.
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London to Manchester travel tips
Find departure & arrival points near London and Manchester
Popular train stations near London
London St. Pancras International
London Kings Cross
London Zone U123
London Euston
Sandwich
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 Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
London Victoria Green Line Coach Station (Stop 6)
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester Chorlton St
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
How to travel from London to Manchester: FAQs
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 57 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 2h 50m.Buses takes on average 4h 59m.What’s the most budget-friendly way to travel from London to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from London to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of €14. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €17 on avergae.Flights costs around €51 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points for trips between London and Manchester?
For trips between London and Manchester, travelers typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Heathrow Airport and arrive at Manchester Airport; Trains depart from London St. Pancras International and arrive at Manchester Piccadilly; Buses depart from London Waterloo Rail Station and arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.How far in advance should I 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 typically cheapest February, with an average fare of €114. Flights from London to Manchester are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of €17. Flights from London to Manchester are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of €11Are London and Manchester in the same time zone?
There is a 0m time difference between London and Manchester.