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Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 15 Feb
Cheapest
£22
Average
£26
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
12:307h50
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)20:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£221One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)12:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£231One-way
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18:007h45
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)01:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£281One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)00:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£281One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)01:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 15 February
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 22:45 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 12h35 | 11:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| National Express | 17:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 7h30 | 00:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| National Express | 18:15 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 7h30 | 01:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| National Express | 18:00 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 7h45 | 01:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect | |
| National Express | 23:30 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 12h50 | 12:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesDirect |
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Bus times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 15 Feb
Fastest Journey
7 h 30 m
Average
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
293 km
Of the 6 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
17:157h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)00:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£281One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)01:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£281One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)01:45Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£281One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)20:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£221One-way
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)11:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
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 293 km |
Average bus duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 22 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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.
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Coach companies: National Express and Megabus London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buy your official National Express and Megabus coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £19 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 7 h 55 min
- Cheapest Price: £19
- National Express frequency: 4 a day
FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN).
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £29; 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 Piccadilly (MAN) coach time is 7 h 30 min covering the 182 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 22: 45.
There are 24 coaches a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Manchester
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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