Bus London to Manchester Airport (MAN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London to Manchester Airport

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

today

$21

tomorrow

$19

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$18

Friday

$19

Saturday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	1:30 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	7:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 35m	5:05 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 10m	6:00 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	12:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 10m	7:05 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Manchester Airport via Milton Keynes, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  12:30 AM
  
  London
  Golders Green Coach Station
  
  1:25 AM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- National Express
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:35 AM
  
  Milton Keynes
  Coachway
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	5:00 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	6h 10m	4:15 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	5h 30m	10:30 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	4:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	7h 52m	2:33 PM	London	Finchley Road Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:33:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	5:00 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	6h 10m	4:15 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 10m	7:05 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 15m	12:40 PM	London	Finchley Road Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 10m	7:05 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 15m	12:40 PM	London	Finchley Road Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 25m	5:00 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 15m	2:00 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	7:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 10m	7:05 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 15m	12:40 PM	London	Finchley Road Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	5h 55m	10:45 AM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	4:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 25m	5:00 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 30m	8:10 AM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	1:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:10:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	6h 5m	1:35 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	7:30 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	1:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 15m	12:40 PM	London	Finchley Road Station	6:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 35m	10:30 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	4:05 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	6h 25m	9:40 AM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	4:05 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:40:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
National Express	5h 35m	5:05 PM	London	Golders Green Coach Station	10:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Golders Green Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 5:05:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	6h 45m	6:30 AM	London	Victoria Green Line Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Green Line Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	6h 10m	7:05 AM	London	Finchley Road Station	1:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:05:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between London and Manchester Airport

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 73 daily buses from London to Manchester Airport. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 54 daily coaches between London and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 163 buses from London to Manchester Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between London and Manchester Airport, with 39 offers.

Facts about the bus from London to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 61 times every day by bus from London to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Manchester Airport starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	61 Ø
Distance	156.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London to Manchester Airport

Every day, 61 buses from 2 bus companies leave London for Manchester Airport: 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

$21

Monday 07/27

$21

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$19

Sunday 08/02

$21

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$17

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$17

Thursday 08/13

$18

Friday 08/14

$18

Saturday 08/15

$19

Sunday 08/16

$21

Monday 08/17

$17

Tuesday 08/18

$21

Wednesday 08/19

$17

Thursday 08/20

$17

Friday 08/21

$18

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from London to Manchester Airport

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

With a price starting from $16, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from London to Manchester Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Manchester Airport, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from London to Manchester Airport

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 to Manchester Airport 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 to Manchester Airport, 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 to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in London and Manchester Airport

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

Victoria Coach Station

Buckingham Palace Rd 164

Finchley Road Station

Finchley Road

Marble Arch

Oxford St 550

Stratford Bus Station

Hermit Road

Hammersmith

Hammersmith Bridge Rd

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs about the London to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a London Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 5h 35m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

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

Every day, the London to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 61 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from London to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from London starts at 6:00 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 to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from London for Manchester Airport starts at 11:59 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 Manchester Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from London to Manchester Airport, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. 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 and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between London and Manchester Airport 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport 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 to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to London and to Manchester Airport

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