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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus

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Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 03 Dec

Cheapest

£23

Average

£36

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

08:307h35

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

16:05Manchester Airport (MIA)

£231One-way

0 changes

19:209h05

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

04:25Manchester Airport (MIA)

£311One-way

0 changes

02:509h00

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

11:50Manchester Airport (MIA)

£401One-way

0 changes

20:337h37

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

04:10Manchester Airport (MIA)

£511One-way

0 changes

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express \|	19:20 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	9h05	04:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
National Express \|	08:30 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	7h35	16:05 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
National Express \|	02:50 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	9h00	11:50 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
Megabus \|	20:33 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)	7h37	04:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesDirect
This is the last bus of the day.

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Bus times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 03 Dec

Fastest Journey

7 h 35 m

Average

8 h 19 m

Buses per day

Distance

284 km

Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

08:307h35

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

16:05Manchester Airport (MIA)

£231One-way

0 changes

20:337h37

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

04:10Manchester Airport (MIA)

£511One-way

0 changes

02:509h00

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

11:50Manchester Airport (MIA)

£401One-way

0 changes

19:209h05

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

04:25Manchester Airport (MIA)

£311One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Take a bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) and enjoy the approximately 283 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

283 km

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 5m

First bus

02:35

Last bus

20:33

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

You can travel by coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with National Express and Megabus for as low as £26. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Manchester Airport (MIA) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £26

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach travel time is 7 h 5 min for the 175 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 20: 33.

There are 31 coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA), you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Manchester Airport (MIA). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester Airport (MIA) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester Airport (MIA) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a train or coach.

Trains arriving to Manchester Airport

Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Distance from Manchester Airport to city center

9.4 miles (15.1 km)

How to get to this station?

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

Amenities at station

Wifi

ATM

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Dining

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Yes - from information point, Yes - from ticket office | Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149 | Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes | Step free access coverage: Yes | Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. | Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3 | Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station | Accessible toilets: Yes | Ramp for train access: Yes | Wheelchairs available: Yes | Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes