The cheapest and fastest buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Manchester will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 59 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Manchester on Sun, Nov 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.
NX032 · NX540
NX032 · NX540
NXA40 · NX400 · NX120
NXA30 · NX400 · NX120
NXA40 · NX400 · NX120
FlixBus
NX210 · NX121
NX240 · NX540
NX210 · NX181
NX230 · NX540Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 254 km
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €188 Average price |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX421 | 12:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h30 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX421 | Delayed 1:40 PM 12:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 7h05 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h10 | 5:50 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA40 · NX400 · NX120 | Delayed 3:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 8h20 | 12:30 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NXA30 · NX400 · NX120 | Delayed 4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h15 | 12:30 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX400 · NX120 | Delayed 4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h15 | 12:30 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NXA40 · NX400 · NX120 | Delayed 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 8h10 | 12:30 PM 12:30 PMManchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX540 | Delayed 2:45 PM 5:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h35 | 12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX540 | On time 6:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h20 | 12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX210 · NX121 | 7:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h15 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 1:50 PM 7:40 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h35 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX550 · NX120 | On time 7:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h30 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 4:50 PM 8:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 8:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h05 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX550 · NX120 | On time 8:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h10 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | Delayed 1:40 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX550 · NX120 | On time 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 2:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h55 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX590 | Delayed 1:50 PM 9:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h55 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX590 | Delayed 4:50 PM 9:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX230 · NX540 | On time 9:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h05 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 1:50 PM 10:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h20 | 4:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h15 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 10:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h30 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 4:50 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h55 | 4:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 7h15 | 5:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h55 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 1:50 PM 10:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h40 | 5:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | Delayed 1:40 PM 10:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h05 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 4:50 PM 11:10 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h15 | 5:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 11:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h10 | 6:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | Delayed 1:40 PM 12:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h45 | 6:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h50 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 1:50 PM 1:35 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h45 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h20 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 4:50 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX210 · NX120 | On time 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h30 | 9:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 2:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h25 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h00 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 3:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h15 | 9:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 3:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h55 | 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | Delayed 4:50 PM 3:50 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h50 | 9:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h45 | 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX120 | On time 4:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h45 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 4:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h15 | 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX551 · NX120 | On time 5:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h40 | 11:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX181 | On time 5:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h25 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 6:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h50 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h25 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 7:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h15 | 1:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | On time 7:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h35 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX181 | On time 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h15 | 1:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX424 | 8:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h25 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX202 · NX423 · NX424 | 8:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h25 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX424 | On time 11:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h25 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX424 | On time 11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h06 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester run on average 52 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 254 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 52 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 03:05 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Manchester with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow 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.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Heathrow 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
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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