Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 30 m
Buses on 03 Sept
6
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 6 buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 244 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price | £70 Average Price | £74 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA):
A coach is £48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £70.
A coach is £89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £111.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Coach takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £52. The journey takes 4h 41m versus 3h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h40 | 12:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:35 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h40 | 13:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:05 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h40 | 18:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 4h45 | 20:55 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 244 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 244 km |
Average bus duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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