The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
28 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 6 buses that leave Manchester Airport 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.
These direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 52 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.
8:300h52Manchester Airport9:22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
9:300h52Manchester Airport10:22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
23:350h20Manchester Airport23:55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
7:050h25Manchester Airport7:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
19:350h25Manchester Airport20:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
23:350h20Manchester Airport23:55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
22:350h20Manchester Airport22:55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
7:050h25Manchester Airport7:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
19:350h25Manchester Airport20:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
9:300h52Manchester Airport10:22Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 13 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:35 Manchester Airport | 0h25 | 20:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:55 Manchester Airport | 0h25 | 22:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:35 Manchester Airport | 0h20 | 22:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:35 Manchester Airport | 0h20 | 23:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 23 May | |||||
![]() | 7:05 Manchester Airport | 0h25 | 7:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 Manchester Airport | 0h52 | 9:22 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 Manchester Airport | 0h52 | 10:22 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach or train
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Why should you book Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Bee Network to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Bee Network to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 13 km distance in 20m.
Distance 13 km |
Average bus duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 7:05 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Bee Network from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express, FlixBus, Bee Network for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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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