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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Cheapest price
kr181
Average price
kr349
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Horley will cost around kr349 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr181.
Of the 38 buses that leave Manchester for Horley on Wed, Aug 05, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
NX540 · NX025
NX540 · NX025
NX540 · NX025
NX540 · NX025
NX540 · NX025
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr203. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr203, and a flight costs an average of kr1713.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr279 Average price Cheapest | kr2184 Average price | kr1212 Average price | kr930 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Horley:
A bus is kr934 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Horley costing on average kr1212.
A bus is kr1905 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Horley costing on average kr2184.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr493 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr270 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr474 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr345 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr349 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr346 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr665 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr399 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr422 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr508 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr188 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr378 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr367 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr234 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr657 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr839 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr264 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price kr203 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price kr220 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr266 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr264 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr181 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price kr265 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr203 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr261 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr233 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr276 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr276 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr657 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Horley buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 PM Manchester | 6h05 | 5:15 AM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h25 | 7:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h15 | 7:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX421 · NX210 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h45 | 10:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX210 | 4:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h35 | 11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h15 | 11:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h25 | 11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX210 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h15 | 1:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX210 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h35 | 3:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h25 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h35 | 3:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 6h55 | 3:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h05 | 3:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h35 | 4:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h25 | 4:40 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX210 | 9:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h15 | 4:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX409 · NX025 | 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h15 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2 transfers | |
NX121 · NX210 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX025 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h10 | 7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 12:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h55 | 7:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h00 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h00 | 9:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h10 | 9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 8:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h50 | 8:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX121 · NX210 | 2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h40 | 9:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX025 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h00 | 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h50 | 10:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 9:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX025 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Manchester to Horley run on average 35 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr203 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price kr203 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Horley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horley trip today.
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Major county museum in nearby Reigate with archaeology, art, and local history collections in a historic setting.
Museum in Crawley tracing local heritage from ancient times to the new town era. Good for broader regional context.
Horley’s principal green space with play areas, sports facilities, and paths. A popular everyday park for relaxing outdoors.
Landscaped park with lakes and walking routes beside Gatwick. Excellent for plane spotting, exercise, and accessible fresh air.
Riverside green corridor with paths and wildlife interest. A pleasant local walk that contrasts with nearby airport activity.
A classic full English breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple across Surrey and Sussex area pubs, cafés and hotels.
Beer-battered local cod or haddock with chips. A beloved British comfort meal commonly eaten in Horley pubs and takeaways near Gatwick.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing everyday favourite in southern England.
Well-regarded contemporary Indian restaurant serving polished curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, comfortable setting in Horley.
Historic pub and hotel in central Horley known for British pub classics, cask ales and a traditional atmosphere close to the station.
Popular Turkish restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a relaxed dining room near Horley town centre.
Moderate for South East England. Hotels near Gatwick can be pricey, but dining and local transit are generally similar to other UK airport towns.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, round up or tip 10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Horley 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 Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Horley buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Horley bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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