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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX540
NXA6 · NX541
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540
NX777 · NX421Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA8 · NX540 | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 7:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX120 | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h10 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 3:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX540 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h40 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX541 | 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h35 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX540 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h45 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX424 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX421 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX540 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 12h20 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
NX777 · NX421 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Manchester buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Manchester 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, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, 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.
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