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Without a car · Tram, Long-distance train, Metro, Regional train, Bus, Coach

Manchester to London

2h 28min at the fastest, at least 1 change.

At a glance

Fastest
2h 28min
06:45 → 09:13
Usually
2h 47min
33 journeys during the day
Changes
at least 1
first departure 06:09, last 19:18
Distance
262 km
as the crow flies

The routes on the map

  1. 2h 28min · Bus 50, Bus 263, Regional train Northern, Long-distance train Avanti, Metro Northern (30 departures)
  2. 4h 47min · Coach 540, Metro Central (2 departures)
  3. 4h 55min · Coach FlixBus UK023, Metro Jubilee

Journeys on Tue 27 Oct

  1. 06:09 → 08:56

    2h 47min · 2 changes

    TBlue Line ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  2. 06:09 → 08:55

    2h 46min · 3 changes

    TBlue Line ICAvanti MNorthern MBakerloo

    Price not available

  3. 06:43 → 09:13

    2h 30min · 2 changes

    TRAINNorthern ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  4. 06:44 → 09:13

    2h 29min · 3 changes

    BUSV1 TRAINNorthern ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  5. 06:45 → 09:13

    2h 28min · 4 changes

    BUS50 BUS263 TRAINNorthern ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  6. 06:55 → 09:47

    2h 52min · 2 changes

    TRAINTPE ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  7. 06:55 → 09:46

    2h 51min · 3 changes

    TRAINTPE ICAvanti MNorthern BUS24

    Price not available

  8. 07:00 → 09:47

    2h 47min · 3 changes

    BUSV4 TRAINTPE ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  9. 07:00 → 09:46

    2h 46min · 4 changes

    BUSV4 TRAINTPE ICAvanti MNorthern BUS24

    Price not available

  10. 10:15 → 12:55

    2h 40min · 2 changes

    TBlue Line ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  11. 10:37 → 13:25

    2h 48min · 2 changes

    TBlue Line ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price not available

  12. 10:39 → 13:25

    2h 46min · 3 changes

    BUS35 TBlue Line ICAvanti MNorthern

    Price 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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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Manchester to London without a car?

2h 28min for the fastest journey (06:45 → 09:13), 2h 47min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.

What time does the first journey from Manchester to London leave?

On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:09 and the last at 19:18. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.

How far is Manchester from London?

262 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 2h 28min.

Which companies run the journey from Manchester to London?

Metrolink, Avanti West Coast, London Underground (TfL), Northern Rail, Bee Network, TransPennine Express, London Buses, National Express.

Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.

2h 28minat the fastest

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