Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Megabus
10:00AM8h35
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
06:35PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:30AM8h15
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:45PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$271One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:45PM8h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:45PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM7h50
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:05AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:45PM8h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express02:00PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h45 10:45PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
Megabus10:00AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h35 06:35PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
National Express11:30AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h15 07:45PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
National Express02:45PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h00 10:45PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
National Express08:30AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7h55 04:25PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Fastest Journey

7 h 50 m

Average

8 h 8 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

293 km

Of the 8 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express
06:15PM7h50
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:05AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:15AM7h50
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:05PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$621One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:30AM7h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
04:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:45PM8h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:45PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:45PM8h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:45AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$341One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

distanceDistance182 miles (293 km)
durationAverage bus duration6 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$41 (€35)
changesDirect busNo
carriersBus providersNational Express or Megabus

Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 182 miles (293 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 30 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $23 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $41 (€35).

Bus providers: National Express and Megabus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

For as little as $9 (€8) you can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $26
  • National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $41 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus time is 6 h 30 min   covering the 182 mile (293 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 5: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 8: 45 PM.
When taking a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is March.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Manchester Piccadilly

Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
0.5 miles (767 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Manchester Airport
8 miles (13 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit in about 30 minutes via the Northern and TransPennine Express trains.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
ATM
ATM
There are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Caffè Nero | Carluccio’s | Hotel Chocolat | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Costa Coffee | Pret a Manger | Upper Crust | McDonald's | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz | Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

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