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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€26
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€60
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 20
60
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 60 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, including 12 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:25 AM6h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 AM6h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM6h00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South5:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South3:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 AM6h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)11:50 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 294 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Manchester buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA2 · NX540 | 4:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA2 · NX540 | 4:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h35 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h25 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 6:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h55 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h45 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h45 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h05 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:15 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h35 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX590 | 7:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h45 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX590 | 7:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h35 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h55 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 9:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h45 | 4:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 11:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h10 | 7:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 7:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX120 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h45 | 8:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX120 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h35 | 8:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h40 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 1:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h10 | 8:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h00 | 8:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX120 | 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX120 | 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h50 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h50 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h20 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h10 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h40 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h50 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h40 | 10:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 4:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 5:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h50 | 11:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX410 · NX541 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
| NX230 · NX410 · NX541 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h50 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 6:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h50 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX541 | 7:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h40 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 3:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h00 | 3:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX424 | 9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h20 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX424 | 9:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h10 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h55 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h45 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX421 | 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h10 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 12h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h00 | 5:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX421 | 11:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX025 · NX540 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 12h25 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester run on average 51 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 294 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 294 km |
Average bus duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company from London Gatwick Airport to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Most London Gatwick Airport to Manchester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East bus station facilities and services
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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
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