The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 4 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.
1:30 PM5h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:05 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM4h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
7:15 AM5h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:20 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$161One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM4h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM4h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:05 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM5h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:30 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$141One-way0 transfers
7:15 AM5h05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:20 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $173 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX):
A bus is $145 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average $165 (€132).
A bus is $153 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average $173 (€138).
Other travel options to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $106 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€69). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX120 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h00 | 2:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 2:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h00 | 4:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 4h40 | 3:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h21 | 5:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h16 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h51 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h05 | 12:20 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h50 | 3:05 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 35 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:59. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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