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

Thu, 20 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
17:306h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
00:25Manchester, Coach Station
£351One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
National Express
17:206h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
23:55Manchester, Coach Station
£371One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
National Express
06:106h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
12:20Manchester, Coach Station
£371One-way
1 change
National Express
12:456h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
19:00Manchester, Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change
National Express
09:307h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
16:55Manchester, Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change

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

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX777
National ExpressNX777
00:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h55 08:40 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA6
National ExpressNXA6
06:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h10 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX737
National ExpressNX737
07:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h20 13:20 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA6
National ExpressNXA6
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h35 15:00 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX737
National ExpressNX737
09:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h35 15:50 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA7
National ExpressNXA7
09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h25 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX737
National ExpressNX737
11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h35 18:05 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA6
National ExpressNXA6
12:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h15 19:00 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX777
National ExpressNX777
13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h00 20:30 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA6
National ExpressNXA6
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h35 21:20 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA7
National ExpressNXA7
15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h15 22:40 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX777
National ExpressNX777
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h40 23:10 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA6
National ExpressNXA6
17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h35 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA7
National ExpressNXA7
17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h55 00:25 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX737
National ExpressNX737
19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station6h15 01:45 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA7
National ExpressNXA7
22:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7h35 05:45 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NXA7
National ExpressNXA7
23:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12h40 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station1 change

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Bus times from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Fastest Journey

6 h 10 m

Average

7 h 15 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

244 km

To travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
National Express
06:106h10
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
12:20Manchester, Coach Station
£371One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
19:306h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
01:45Manchester, Coach Station
£521One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
12:456h15
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
19:00Manchester, Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change
National Express
07:006h20
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
13:20Manchester, Coach Station
£521One-way
1 change
National Express
11:306h35
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
18:05Manchester, Coach Station
£521One-way
1 change

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

Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 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
243 km
Average bus duration
8h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Buses per day
15
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
6h 0m
First bus
06:10
Last bus
23:40
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

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

Buy your official National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from London Stansted Airport (STN) from £23 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular 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 from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £23

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

FAQs: Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 6 h 10 min   to travel the 151 mile long trip, with around there are 16 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 05: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 22: 40.
There are 16 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (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 Piccadilly (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 Piccadilly (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

London
Manchester
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
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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