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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $31
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $41
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 6 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 6 h 26 m
- Buses on Nov 04
- 12
- Distance
- 244 km
Cheap tickets
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.
NX777 · NX1201:30 PM 6h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 8:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station $31 1 One-way 1 transfer- NXA6 · NX541
5:50 PM 6h35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX540
11:50 PM 12h20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA6 · NX540
7:20 AM 6h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA6 · NX540
3:40 PM 6h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NXA6 · NX540
10:10 AM 6h20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA6 · NX540
1:10 PM 6h20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA6 · NX540
7:20 AM 6h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX777 · NX421
1:05 AM 6h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA6 · NX540
3:40 PM 6h30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 5h 10m.
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.
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- Distance151 miles (244 km)
- Average bus duration6h 3m
- Cheapest ticket price$29
- Buses per day15
- Fastest bus5h 10m
- First bus4:00 AM
- Last bus10:50 PM
- Cheapest MonthSep
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJan - Mar
- Low SeasonJul - Sep
- Busiest DayTue
- Least Busy DaySat
- Best time to book21 days
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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.
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Frequently asked questions about your London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as $29 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is $51 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 4:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 10:50 PM.
There are 15 buses a day from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
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, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 · NX540 | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX540 | 7:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX540 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX540 | 1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 · NX120 | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NX541 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h35 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX540 | 3:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX541 | 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 12:25 AM 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 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX540 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 12h20 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
| NX777 · NX421 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Bus companies
Bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
5h 10m
Cheapest National Express Price
$29
National Express frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with the following bus company: National Express.
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.
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