The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 59 buses that leave Manchester for London Heathrow Airport on Sat, Dec 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.
NX540 · NX035
NX540 · NX032
NX540 · NX032
NX540 · NX035
NX540 · NX035
NX120 · NX550
NX421 · NX210
NX540 · NX240
FlixBus
NX540 · NX230Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport 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 €89.
Distance: 254 km
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6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX120 · NX210 | Delayed 10:00 AM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX551 | Delayed 10:00 AM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 7:50 PM 7:50 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h45 | 3:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX240 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 7h30 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX409 | On time 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 3:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX409 · NX025 | On time 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h25 | 4:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
NX121 · NX210 | Delayed 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 7:50 PM 7:50 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX210 · NX230 | On time 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h10 | 7:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX121 · NX210 | On time 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 5:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | Delayed 12:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h50 | 7:50 PM 7:50 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | On time 12:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 7:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX035 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h30 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX032 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h30 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX401 | 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h45 | 9:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX550 | On time 6:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX550 · NX025 | On time 6:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX550 · NXN40 | On time 6:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 1:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX550 · NX030 | On time 6:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX210 · NXA40 | On time 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 4:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX210 | On time 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 3:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | On time 9:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX210 | On time 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 5:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX210 | On time 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX210 · NX230 | 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 7:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 5h31 | 5:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 5h10 | 5:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 · NX210 · NX240 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX421 · NX210 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h25 | 8:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX421 · NX210 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 7:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX210 | 4:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h15 | 10:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX210 | 4:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 10:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX210 · NX230 | 4:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h00 | 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX540 · NX032 | Delayed 6:35 AM 5:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 12:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX030 | Delayed 6:35 AM 5:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 11:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX030 | Delayed 6:35 AM 5:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 12:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX409 | Delayed 6:35 AM 5:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 11:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h10 | 12:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h45 | 12:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | 7:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h00 | 1:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX551 | 7:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 1:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX240 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX240 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX240 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 1:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 · NX240 | 8:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX120 · NX210 | 8:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h35 | 3:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX210 | 8:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h10 | 4:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX032 | On time 9:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 4:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX025 | On time 9:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 4:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 11:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h40 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 11:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 4:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 11:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 5:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h40 | 6:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | On time 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h15 | 6:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX035 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h45 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX035 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h25 | 10:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX032 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h45 | 10:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX032 | On time 3:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h25 | 10:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX035 | On time 4:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX403 | On time 4:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h25 | 11:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NXA30 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h12 | 3:27 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX035 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX035 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX032 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h05 | 1:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX032 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport run on average 49 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. 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 00:20, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 254 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Manchester to London Heathrow Airport 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 Manchester to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport
- 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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