How to get from Manchester to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 250 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €16, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
250 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €198Checked Sep 8 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€198Checked Sep 81h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Manchester Airport → London Heathrowflight
British Airways·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Manchester to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€39October 2026
€38Departures from Manchester to London
FlixBus runs 79 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 79 | 00:10 | 23:59 |
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 40 | 05:14 | 19:24 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
British AirwaysManchester Airport-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →Avanti West CoastManchester-LondonBook →On this route you travel with British Airways, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to London works
Start with a British Airways flight from Manchester to London, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €198 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Manchester to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Manchester to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Manchester?
About 250 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Manchester to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Manchester to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Manchester to London?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Manchester and London?
Manchester is MAN and London is LHR, so this route is usually written MAN to LHR.
Which operators run Manchester to London?
On this route you travel with British Airways, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
Can you get from Manchester to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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