The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 3 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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.
11:50 PM12h30London Stansted Airport12:20 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$351One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM8h05London Stansted Airport7:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM12h20London Stansted Airport11:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$491One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM8h05London Stansted Airport7:35 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$471One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM12h20London Stansted Airport11:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$491One-way0 transfers
11:50 PM12h30London Stansted Airport12:20 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA8 · NX540 | On time 5:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h00 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 7:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h10 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX541 | On time 7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h10 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 5:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 6:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX540 | On time 11:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 7:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX120 | On time 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h25 | 8:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX541 | On time 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | On time 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX424 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX421 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX540 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 12h20 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express for as low as $30 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre
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