Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 55 m
Buses on 18 Sept
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 buses from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 45 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Huddersfield to Manchester Airport:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 59m 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 FlixBus, Megabus.
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 Huddersfield to Manchester Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 16:25 Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) | 1h05 | 17:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:20 Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) | 1h05 | 18:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) | 1h05 | 21:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 4:10 Huddersfield | 1h00 | 5:10 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 19:25. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 4:10 |
Last bus 19:25 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield to Manchester Airport 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Huddersfield to Manchester Airport buses use the Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3) to Manchester, Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Huddersfield and Manchester Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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