Coach Hire from London to Manchester

Manchester is famous as a vibrant area, great for students and young people.

 

Highlights

 

• The Lowry – An arts complex for performance and visual arts, named after Manchester artist LS Lowry.

 

• Manchester Art Gallery – A great family friendly art gallery

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• Manchester Museum – A big, family friendly regional museum with both permanent and regularly changing temporary exhibits.

 

• The Northern Quarter – an excellent area for shopping.

 

• Alexandra Park – A large Victorian park.

 

• Canal St – Excellent area for gay nightlife.

 

Description

 

Manchester is quickly stepping out of its reputation as a gloomy industrial city and regenerating itself as a lively, inclusive area. There are several art galleries and museums, each worth a day’s visit in themselves. The Lowry is a new venue with two stages, showing all kinds of performance including ballet, theatre, comedy, burlesque and opera. They have a permanent, free, exhibition of the works of LS Lowry, and changing exhibitions of local and national artists.

 

You can also visit Manchester Art Gallery. Especially renowned for its 19th Century paintings, it has a good selection of famous Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as other works. Manchester Museum was founded as a Natural History museum, and though it now has a wide collection of artefacts, it still features an impressive T Rex skeleton. It also has one of the UK’s biggest collections of material relating to ancient Egypt.

 

For shopping, we recommend visiting The Northern Quarter, full of High Street as well as more quirky shops. It also houses the lovely Manchester Craft and Design Centre, housed in a former Victorian fish market. You can see artists and craftspeople at work and buy their work.

 

If it’s time to relax, Manchester has several parks, one of the largest of which is Alexandra Park.

Rested and ready to party? Head to Canal St, a street full of LGBT bars, cafés and clubs. Welcoming to all comers, this mini Soho is an excellent way to spend a night.

 

Getting from London to Manchester by coach

 

Manchester is around 200 miles north-west of London. By private coach the journey usually takes around 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes via the M1 and M6, including a comfort break, depending on traffic and your pick-up point.

 

Who books a coach to Manchester?

 

• Football supporters going to Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium

• Groups heading to concerts at the AO Arena and Co-op Live

• Corporate groups and conference delegates at Manchester Central

• School and university groups

• Tour groups exploring the North West

 

Planning a longer trip

 

Because of the distance, many groups combine Manchester with an overnight stay or a short tour of the North West. Popular additions include Liverpool, Chester and the Peak District. Drivers must follow legal driving hours, so we plan the timings, breaks and any overnight stops for you.

 

Manchester coach hire FAQs

 

How long does it take to get from London to Manchester by coach?

Usually around 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes each way, including a break, depending on traffic.

Can we do Manchester as a day trip from London?

It is possible, but it makes for a long day. Drivers must follow legal driving hours, so a same-day return may need a second driver, or you may prefer an overnight stay. Tell us your timings and we will suggest the best option.

Can you take our group to a football match or concert?

Yes. We drop you as close to the venue as coach rules allow and collect you after the event.

How do I get a quote?

Use our free quote form or call us 24/7 on 07733 448902 with your date, pick-up point and number of passengers.