National Express announces changes to Manchester services - including quicker London journey

Coach company National Express have announced that their route from Manchester to London will be quicker. The company has said that the journey time will be 30 minutes less than previously. 

The 540 service runs between the two cities regularly each day. The reduction means that some journeys will take just over four hours. Currently, tickets are available from £10.90 one way.

In addition to the Manchester to London route changes, National Express will also be making alterations to other routes affecting Manchester. From May 17, there will be an enhanced 170 service between Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool and Leeds which will be useful if you are jetting off anywhere anytime soon. 

This is the Trans Pennine coach network and connects the airport with Manchester city centre.  The 171 service between Manchester, Liverpool, Bradford and Leeds will also see the same improvements. 

Ed Rickard, Network Director for National Express UK and Ireland, said: “With continued investment in our coach network, including these improved, faster journeys to and from Manchester, we are making it even easier for savvy travellers to save their money for their holidays, with convenient, great value travel and a guaranteed seat.

“More and more people are choosing to travel with National Express as a reliable, affordable and sustainable way to get around, and we're responding by investing in new vehicles and services while delivering a brilliant customer experience for a relaxing, comfortable journey.”