Bus London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Stansted Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$27

tomorrow

$27

Tuesday

Wednesday

$27

Thursday

$27

Friday

$28

Saturday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	11:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	8h 10m	7:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 20m	3:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 5m	4:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	5:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	11:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	6h 30m	3:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 40m	3:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	6h 20m	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	1:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 20m	11:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	1:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 30m	3:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 40m	3:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	3:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 40m	3:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	6h 35m	5:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 20m	10:10 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 20m	1:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	7:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 40m	3:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	9:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 20m	4:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 4:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 5m	5:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	12h 20m	11:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
National Express	8h 35m	9:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	5:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	8h 35m	9:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	6:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
National Express	6h 35m	1:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	8:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 5m	4:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	10:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	7:55 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	4:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	151.5 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Every day, 15 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Stansted Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$27

Monday 07/27

$27

Tuesday 07/28

$26

Wednesday 07/29

$27

Thursday 07/30

$29

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$26

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$26

Wednesday 08/05

$27

Thursday 08/06

$26

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$25

Tuesday 08/11

$25

Wednesday 08/12

$26

Thursday 08/13

$26

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$25

Monday 08/17

$27

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$26

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between London Stansted Airport to Manchester from our users.

National Express from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Stansted Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	7/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Stansted Airport and Manchester.

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London Stansted Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Stansted Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a London Stansted Airport Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 6h 5m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $63. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from London Stansted Airport to Manchester each day?

Every day, the London Stansted Airport to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Stansted Airport to Manchester take?

The fastest shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from London Stansted Airport starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from London Stansted Airport for Manchester starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Stansted Airport Manchester route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the London Stansted Airport to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Stansted Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Stansted Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Stansted Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!