London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 27 Mar

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

6 h 10 m

Average duration

6 h 49 m

Buses per day

Distance

237 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) for Manchester Airport (MAN) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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.

21:107h15

London Stansted Airport (STN)

04:25Manchester Airport (MAN)

£381One-way

0 changes

17:206h15

London Stansted Airport (STN)

23:35Manchester Airport (MAN)

£401One-way

0 changes

14:456h10

London Stansted Airport (STN)

20:55Manchester Airport (MAN)

£411One-way

0 changes

15:307h10

London Stansted Airport (STN)

22:40Manchester Airport (MAN)

£471One-way

0 changes

22:107h15

London Stansted Airport (STN)

05:25Manchester Airport (MAN)

£551One-way

0 changes

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 27 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	21:10 London Stansted Airport (STN)	7h15	04:25 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	14:45 London Stansted Airport (STN)	6h10	20:55 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	17:20 London Stansted Airport (STN)	6h15	23:35 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	15:30 London Stansted Airport (STN)	7h10	22:40 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	22:10 London Stansted Airport (STN)	7h15	05:25 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 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

237 km

Average bus duration

6h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£34

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 50m

First bus

11:30

Last bus

22:10

Price information

Coach companies: National Express London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) from £37 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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 (MAN) from London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £37
National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (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 Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN).

Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as £28 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is £41; 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 Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) coach time is 6 h 5 min covering the 147 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 21: 10.

There are 9 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) which require at least one change with National Express or Terravision (2). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Terravision (2). However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Airport (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) by coach is May.

You have options as you can travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 2 different ways: train or coach.