🚌 Bus from Victoria to Manchester City Centre
8 direct routes · about 300 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~300 min | 24 | 07:30 | 22:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 541 | National Express | ~360 min | 14 | 10:30 | 20:30 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| UK023 | FlixBus | ~310 min | 2 | 07:00 | 11:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 590 | National Express | ~385 min | 2 | 09:00 | 09:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 424 | National Express | ~400 min | 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| UKN30 | FlixBus | ~310 min | 1 | 21:00 | 21:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 421 | National Express | ~340 min | 1 | 02:00 | 02:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 422 | National Express | ~435 min | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Victoria 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 Victoria to Manchester City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Victoria to Manchester City Centre: the 540 (National Express), the 541 (National Express), the UK023 (FlixBus), the 590 (National Express), the 424 (National Express), the UKN30 (FlixBus), the 421 (National Express), the 422 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Victoria to Manchester City Centre?
Around 300 minutes on the 540, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Victoria to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 540) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Victoria to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.