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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 244 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 244 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Thursday 29 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:40 London Stansted Airport | 6h40 | 20:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:50 London Stansted Airport | 6h05 | 22:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:50 London Stansted Airport | 12h30 | 11:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 30 January | |||||
| 11:40 London Stansted Airport | 6h45 | 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 244 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 244 km |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 05:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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