The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Buses per day
53
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
NX032 · NX540
NXA40 · NX540
NX032 · NX540
NX550 · NX120
NX210 · NX120
NX210 · NX121
NX210 · NX181
NX230 · NX540
NX550 · NX120
NX551 · NX120Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 254 km
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6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX181 | 19:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h35 | 01:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX424 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h25 | 06:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX202 · NX423 · NX424 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h25 | 06:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX210 · NX424 | 23:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h25 | 06:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
NX230 · NX421 | 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h30 | 07:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX421 | 00:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 7h05 | 07:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NXA40 · NX540 | On time 04:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 8h15 | 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX540 | On time 05:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h35 | 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX540 | On time 06:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h20 | 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX210 · NX121 | Delayed 19:30 07:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h15 | 13:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX210 · NX121 | 07:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h40 | 13:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX550 · NX120 | 07:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h30 | 14:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX210 · NX121 | 08:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h15 | 13:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 08:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h05 | 14:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h40 | 14:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX550 · NX120 | Delayed 11:35 08:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 14:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX540 | 08:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h55 | 15:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX590 | 09:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h55 | 15:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX590 | 09:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 15:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX230 · NX540 | 09:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h05 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX210 · NX120 | 10:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h20 | 16:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h30 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h55 | 16:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX121 | 10:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h55 | 17:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h05 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX121 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h30 | 17:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h10 | 18:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX120 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h10 | 19:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX230 · NX540 | 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h45 | 18:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 12:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h35 | 19:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h55 | 19:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h10 | 19:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h45 | 19:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 13:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h55 | 20:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h15 | 19:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 14:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h30 | 20:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX210 · NX120 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h30 | 21:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX230 · NX540 | 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h45 | 21:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h20 | 21:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 15:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h15 | 21:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX540 | 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h10 | 22:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX120 | 15:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h50 | 21:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX540 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h00 | 22:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX540 | 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 22:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX551 · NX120 | Delayed 17:40 17:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 6h10 | 23:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX551 · NX120 | 17:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h30 | 23:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX210 · NX181 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h25 | 01:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 2 changes | |
NX230 · NX540 | 18:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 5h50 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 18:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 5h25 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 6h15 | 01:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX421 | On time 23:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h50 | 07:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 50 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 254 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 50 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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