The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 28 m
Buses per day
4
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 €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Manchester on Thu, Apr 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 30 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Thu, Apr 30 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 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.
4:35 AM7h45London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€211One-way0 transfers
3:35 AM8h45London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€221One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM12h50London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€331One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM8h30London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€401One-way0 transfers
4:35 AM7h45London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€211One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM8h30London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€401One-way0 transfers
3:35 AM8h45London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€221One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM12h50London Gatwick Airport12:20 PMManchester€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 294 km
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price |
7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Manchester buses for today, Wednesday, April 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX540 | On time 6:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h00 | 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h45 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX210 · NX590 | 7:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h55 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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 North | 7h45 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h05 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h55 | 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h55 | 5:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h20 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 10:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h05 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 11:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h30 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h20 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h55 | 8:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h45 | 8:15 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h30 | 8:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h50 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h20 | 8:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h35 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h25 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h15 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h20 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h50 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | 3:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h25 | 10:50 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | 3:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h20 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 4:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h40 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | On time 4:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h30 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h05 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h45 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h55 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX410 · NX541 | On time 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h15 | 1:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h35 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 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 | 10:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h50 | 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 | |
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 | |
| Thursday, April 30 | |||||
![]() | 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h45 | 12:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h30 | 12:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 7h45 | 12:20 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester run on average 48 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 294 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 294 km |
Average bus duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 48 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Oxford Bus Company from London Gatwick Airport to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Oxford Bus Company for as low as €17. 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
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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