🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Victoria
11 direct routes · about 305 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~305 min | 23 | 04:40 | 19:30 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 541 | National Express | ~350 min | 13 | 07:25 | 16:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 424 | National Express | ~395 min | 2 | 23:55 | 23:55 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UK030B | FlixBus | ~315 min | 2 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UK021 | FlixBus | ~295 min | 1 | 19:20 | 19:20 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UKN23 | FlixBus | ~376 min | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| 590 | National Express | ~380 min | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UK030 | FlixBus | ~330 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| 421 | National Express | ~355 min | 1 | 02:45 | 02:45 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 422 | National Express | ~430 min | 1 | 23:40 | 23:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~400 min | 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Victoria?
11 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Victoria: the 540 (National Express), the 541 (National Express), the 424 (National Express), the UK030B (FlixBus), the UK021 (FlixBus), the UKN23 (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express), the UK030 (FlixBus), the 421 (National Express), the 422 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Victoria?
Around 305 minutes on the 540, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Victoria?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 540) leaves around 04:40 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Victoria?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.