The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Manchester Airport on Fri, Jan 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest buses will take 11 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price | €130 Average price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport buses for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 10:45 AM 7:35 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h05 | 12:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 12:15 PM 8:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h40 | 12:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX550 · NX120 | Delayed 1:00 PM 8:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h40 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMManchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX202 · NX550 · NX120 | Delayed 2:25 PM 8:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h40 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMManchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX550 · NX120 | Delayed 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h55 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMManchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX210 · NX120 | On time 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h55 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX121 | 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h10 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 10:45 AM 10:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h45 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 12:15 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h20 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX121 | On time 10:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h15 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 12:15 PM 11:10 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h50 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | 11:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h40 | 5:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX120 | On time 12:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h35 | 6:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | 12:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h15 | 5:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 12:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h00 | 6:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 1:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h35 | 6:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX210 · NX120 | On time 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h45 | 7:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 1:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h20 | 7:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 2:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h55 | 7:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 4:00 PM 2:10 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h00 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | 2:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h20 | 8:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | 3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h55 | 8:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 3:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h45 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 3:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h20 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX551 · NX120 | On time 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX240 · NX210 · NX120 | On time 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h40 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX551 · NX120 | On time 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h00 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX181 | 5:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h55 | 12:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | 6:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h30 | 11:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h05 | 11:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | On time 7:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h05 | 12:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | On time 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX423 · NX424 | 8:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h05 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX424 | On time 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h05 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX424 | On time 11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h46 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 10:40 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h35 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h15 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport run on average 33 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN), follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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