Without a car · Metro, Long-distance train, Bus, Regional train, Coach, Tram
London to Manchester
2h 38min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 2h 38min 06:58 → 09:36
- Usually
- 2h 44min 33 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:11, last 18:59
- Distance
- 262 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 2h 38min · Metro Northern, Long-distance train Avanti, Regional train TPE, Bus 143 (29 departures)
- 4h 46min · Metro Jubilee, Coach FlixBus UK023 (3 departures)
- 4h 57min · Metro Northern, Coach 540
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:11 → 09:01
2h 50min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
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06:13 → 09:01
2h 48min · 3 changes
BUS176 MNorthern ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
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06:21 → 09:18
2h 57min · 3 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti ICCrossCountry BUS1Price not available
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06:21 → 09:15
2h 54min · 4 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti ICCrossCountry TRAINNorthern BUSV2Price not available
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06:31 → 09:21
2h 50min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
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06:33 → 09:21
2h 48min · 3 changes
BUS24 MNorthern ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
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06:58 → 09:37
2h 39min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti TRAINTPEPrice not available
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06:58 → 09:36
2h 38min · 3 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti TRAINTPE BUS143Price not available
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06:59 → 11:55
4h 56min · 1 change
MJubilee COACHFlixBus UK023Price not available
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10:18 → 13:01
2h 43min · 2 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
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10:18 → 13:00
2h 42min · 3 changes
MNorthern ICAvanti TBlue Line BUS35Price not available
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10:19 → 13:01
2h 42min · 3 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICAvanti BUS2Price not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
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- London Underground (TfL) (official website, new tab)
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- Bee Network (official website, new tab)
- London Buses (official website, new tab)
- FlixBus (official website, new tab)
- Metrolink (official website, new tab)
- National Express (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from London to Manchester without a car?
2h 38min for the fastest journey (06:58 → 09:36), 2h 44min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from London to Manchester leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:11 and the last at 18:59. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is London from Manchester?
262 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 2h 38min.
Which companies run the journey from London to Manchester?
London Underground (TfL), Avanti West Coast, Bee Network, London Buses, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, FlixBus-gb.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.