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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£63 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £212 Average Price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Manchester to London
How to get to London from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:203h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£241One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus5:004h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£231One-way0 changes
Fastest
BA136916:451h05Manchester Airport17:50London Heathrow Airport£1681One-way0 changes
Other options
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Y121569:133h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:39London St Pancras International (STP)£891One-way1 change
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Y121528:133h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:39London St Pancras International (STP)£891One-way1 change
Y12359 · Y121548:433h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:09London St Pancras International (STP)£891One-way1 change
FlixBus6:004h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:204h25Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East10:45London, Victoria Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:004h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:45London, Victoria Coach Station£241One-way0 changes
BA137118:101h05Manchester Airport19:15London Heathrow Airport£1681One-way0 changes
BA13796:451h15Manchester Airport8:00London Heathrow Airport£1711One-way0 changes
BA13817:451h15Manchester Airport9:00London Heathrow Airport£2621One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to London:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to London costing on average £23.
A coach is £67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to London costing on average £76.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Coach takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 57 coaches per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and London as scheduled services by train, coach 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).
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, KLM to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, DoggioBus, Scottish Citylink to go to London by coach.
- 10 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 55 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, DoggioBus, Scottish Citylink.
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