Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus

Wed, Sep 11
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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
FlixBus
11:40PM10h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:40AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$641One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
National Express
10:53AM10h27
Manchester, Miles Platting
09:20PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1001One-way
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1051One-way
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1061One-way
3 transfers
National Express
07:55AM11h15
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:10PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1111One-way
3 transfers

Bus schedule from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11
National Express
12:33AM9h17
Manchester, Miles Platting
09:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
07:55AM11h15
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:10PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
07:55AM11h15
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:10PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
10:53AM10h27
Manchester, Miles Platting
09:20PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
09:53PM9h37
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
National Express
09:53PM9h37
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3 transfers
FlixBus
11:40PM10h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:40AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer

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Bus times from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

9 h 17 m

Average

10 h 6 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

294 km

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

Fastest
National Express
12:33AM9h17
Manchester, Miles Platting
09:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1321One-way
3 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
09:53PM9h37
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1311One-way
3 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
09:53PM9h37
Manchester, Miles Platting
07:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1211One-way
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1051One-way
3 transfers
National Express
07:08PM9h47
Manchester, Miles Platting
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$1061One-way
3 transfers

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

distanceDistance182 miles (293 km)
durationAverage bus duration6 h 50 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$47 (€40)
changesDirect busNo
carriersBus providersNational Express or Megabus

Buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 182 miles (293 km) long route taking on average 6 h 50 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $27 (€23), but the average price of bus tickets is $47 (€40).

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

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester 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 to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $27 (€23) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $47 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 6 h 50 min   for the 182 mile (293 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 8: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 10: 40 PM.
Take the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is May.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

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