Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 45 m
Average
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
254 km
Of the 26 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Manchester every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 157 miles (254 km) | |
Average bus duration | 4 h 15 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $24 (€21) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | Megabus, National Express or Flixbus |
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester cover the 157 miles (254 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 15 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $21 (€18), but the average price of bus tickets is $24 (€21).
Find the best buses between London Heathrow Airport and Manchester with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $21 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between London Heathrow Airport and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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