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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 on Sep 19
€23
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€27
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
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 €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Manchester to Horley, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.




Omio 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 an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €312.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€44 Average price Cheapest | €312 Average price | €139 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m 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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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 €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Horley costing on average €139.
A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Horley costing on average €312.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 31m 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 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Horley buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX120 · NX210 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 4:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 4:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 3:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h55 | 3:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h05 | 5:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h55 | 5:05 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 · NX210 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 7:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX210 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h30 | 7:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:40 PM Manchester | 6h50 | 7:30 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Manchester | 8h10 | 11:55 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Manchester to Horley run on average 38 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 5h 5m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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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