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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester bus with National Express

Fri, Apr 25
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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Apr 25

Cheapest price

$39

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

6 h 40 m

Average duration

6 h 52 m

Buses per day

56

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

National ExpressNX025 · NX540
11:30PM12h50
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
03:50AM8h30
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
03:35AM8h45
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX540
11:45PM12h35
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
12:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30PM9h20
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
06:50AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$441One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m.

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Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€110

Average price

10h 7m

Average duration

9h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 44m

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30m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, April 24
Last updated at 2:12 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX025 · NX551 · NX1202:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h30
10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
national_expressNX025 · NX551 · NX1202:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h15
10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
national_expressNX230 · NX5403:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h15
10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX5403:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h00
10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h40
1:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
8h30
1:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1815:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h50
12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1815:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
6h40
12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h30
5:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
9h20
5:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX4229:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h30
5:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX4229:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h20
5:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX4219:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h45
6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX42110:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h30
6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX540
On time
10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
12h50
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX540
On time
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
12h35
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
Friday, April 25
national_expressNX025 · NX5402:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h45
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX5402:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h30
11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h15
12:05 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
8h05
12:05 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX121
Delayed
6:00 AM 5:15 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h00
12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1215:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
6h50
12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX550 · NX1205:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h35
1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h20
2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
8h10
2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX550 · NX1206:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h20
1:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
national_expressNX210 · NX590
On time
6:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h30
2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX5907:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h15
2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX120
On time
7:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h05
3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX5407:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h30
4:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1208:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h55
3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h05
5:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h45
4:50 PM Manchester1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX5408:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h15
4:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
8h35
4:50 PM Manchester1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
8h55
5:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX121
On time
8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h20
4:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1218:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h10
4:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h50
7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
9h40
7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX5409:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h55
5:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX5409:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h40
5:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h30
7:35 PM Manchester1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
9h45
7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
9h35
7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX120
On time
10:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h20
6:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
9h20
7:35 PM Manchester1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX12010:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h10
6:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX120
On time
11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h15
7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX12011:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
8h05
7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h00
8:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
7h50
8:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX54012:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
8h00
8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX54012:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h45
8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX120
On time
1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h30
8:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX1201:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
7h20
8:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX181
On time
5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
6h50
12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX422
On time
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
7h30
5:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester run on average 26 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
182 miles (293 km)
Average bus duration
9h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$21 (€17)
Buses per day
26
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
7h 0m
First bus
03:50
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

You can travel by bus to Manchester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester bus information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $28

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

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Popular bus stations from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

London
Manchester
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street

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