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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for May 13

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$64

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

6 h 34 m

Buses per day

54

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX540 · NX025
05:15AM8h00
Manchester, Coach Station
01:15PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
03:45PM8h10
Manchester, Coach Station
11:55PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$311One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
05:15AM7h50
Manchester, Coach Station
01:05PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$361One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX025
03:45PM8h00
Manchester, Coach Station
11:45PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50AM8h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
11:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$391One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, May 12
Last updated at 6:30 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 4:15 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h50
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 4:15 AMManchester, Coach Station
8h00
12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 6:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h25
1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 6:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h15
1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h45
3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h55
3:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM Manchester
8h45
4:55 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM Manchester
8h55
5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h30
4:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h20
4:40 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX409 · NX205
Delayed
3:25 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h35
4:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2 transfers
national_expressNX120 · NX409 · NX025
Delayed
3:25 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h25
4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2 transfers
national_expressNX120 · NX409 · NX025
Delayed
3:25 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h35
4:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2 transfers
national_expressNX120 · NX409 · NX205
Delayed
3:25 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h25
4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2 transfers
national_expressNX540 · NX23010:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h15
5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX23010:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h05
5:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX121 · NX21010:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h10
5:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX121 · NX21010:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h20
5:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10h05
8:45 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10h15
8:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Manchester
9h55
8:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM Manchester
9h45
8:45 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX23011:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h00
6:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX23011:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
6h50
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station
7h00
7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
Delayed
3:25 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station
7h10
7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 2:45 PMManchester, Coach Station
8h10
10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 2:45 PMManchester, Coach Station
8h00
10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10h35
2:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10h25
2:05 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX550 · NX025
On time
5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h00
12:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2 transfers
national_expressNX120 · NX550 · NX025
On time
5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h10
12:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2 transfers
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 6:15 PMManchester, Coach Station
7h20
1:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX025
Delayed
9:10 PM 6:15 PMManchester, Coach Station
7h30
1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
On time
8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
6h40
3:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX210
On time
8:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station
6h30
3:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX422 · NX21010:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h10
5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX422 · NX21010:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h20
6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX424 · NX21010:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h20
6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX424 · NX21010:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
7h10
5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h31
7:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h21
7:20 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM Manchester
8h10
7:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM Manchester
8h00
7:20 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
Tuesday, May 13
national_expressNX421 · NX2101:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
6h30
8:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX421 · NX2101:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station
6h20
8:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h40
10:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h30
10:20 AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
national_expressNX181 · NX2103:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h30
10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX181 · NX2103:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h40
10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX0254:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h50
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX0254:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
8h00
12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX2305:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h40
12:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX540 · NX2305:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h30
12:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h40
2:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
8h30
2:40 PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX2106:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h25
1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX120 · NX2106:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
7h15
1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer

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

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Buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 28 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
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.
Price information
Distance
182 miles (293 km)
Average bus duration
8h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€18)
Buses per day
28
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
6h 50m
First bus
05:15
Last bus
23:40
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.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express and Megabus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express and Megabus bus tickets to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester from $9 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $28

Bus from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick

Traveling by bus from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick is a practical choice for those seeking a comfortable journey between these key destinations. The most popular departure station for this route is Manchester Coach Station, centrally located in the heart of Manchester, providing easy access for travelers. Upon arrival in London, buses make their final stop at Gatwick Airport Station, conveniently situated for passengers to continue their journey. Whether you're catching a flight or exploring London, buses from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick offer a reliable transport option with connections at both ends.

Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick Bus Timetables

The journey from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick involves several notable stops, ensuring passengers have convenient options along the route. The bus typically departs from Manchester and makes stops, including major cities like Birmingham and London, offering a smooth journey through the heart of England. Bus frequency is well-planned, ensuring timely travel for all passengers. The first departure from Manchester is at 05:15, while the last bus of the day leaves at 23:40. There are key departure times throughout the day to accommodate varying schedules.

Buses traveling this route typically cover a distance of 182 miles (293 km), offering a comfortable ride to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick. The average duration of the journey is approximately 6h 50m, allowing passengers to reach their destination efficiently and conveniently.

Buses operate frequently along this corridor, with an average of 28 buses available per day. These services run on a schedule that covers every day of the week, ensuring travelers have access to consistent transportation options no matter their travel plans.

Travel by Bus from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick with FlixBus

Embark on a comfortable journey from Manchester to Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick with FlixBus. Experience a seamless travel experience aboard modern buses equipped with comfortable seating, ample legroom, and complimentary Wi-Fi for a pleasant ride. Enjoy the convenience of onboard restrooms, allowing you to travel in comfort and style for the entire journey. Whether you are a leisure or business traveler, these bus services ensure a smooth connection between Manchester and Aeropuerto de Londres Gatwick, making your travel as convenient and comfortable as possible.

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

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
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ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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