The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport to York
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Airport to York 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 York will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 15 buses that leave Manchester Airport for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 103 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 44 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.
FlixBus22:552h35Manchester, Airport1:30York, Train Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:152h40Manchester, Airport15:55York, Train Station£121One-way0 changes
NX171 · YC8437:354h18Manchester, Airport11:53York, Station Rd£131One-way1 change
NX171 · YC84013:204h22Manchester, Airport17:42York, Station Rd£131One-way1 change
NX170 · YC8439:153h38Manchester, Airport12:53York, Station Rd£141One-way1 change
FlixBus22:552h35Manchester, Airport1:30York, Train Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:152h40Manchester, Airport15:55York, Train Station£121One-way0 changes
NX170 · NX56120:253h30Manchester, Airport23:55York, Station Rd£171One-way1 change
NX170 · YC8439:153h38Manchester, Airport12:53York, Station Rd£141One-way1 change
NX170 · YC84312:053h44Manchester, Airport15:49York, Station Rd£141One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 103 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to York coaches for today, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:55 Manchester, Airport | 2h35 | 0:30 York, Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX170 · YC840 | Delayed 13:50 2:50Manchester, Airport | 4h11 | 7:01 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · YC840 | Delayed 13:50 5:20Manchester, Airport | 3h55 | 9:15 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX172 · YC843 | 6:00 Manchester, Airport | 3h53 | 9:53 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX171 · YC843 | 6:35 Manchester, Airport | 4h18 | 10:53 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 13:50 8:15Manchester, Airport | 3h38 | 11:53 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX171 · YC843 | 9:35 Manchester, Airport | 4h10 | 13:45 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · YC843 | Delayed 13:50 11:05Manchester, Airport | 3h44 | 14:49 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Manchester, Airport | 2h40 | 14:55 York, Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 · YC840 | 12:20 Manchester, Airport | 4h22 | 16:42 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · YC843 | On time 13:50 Manchester, Airport | 3h51 | 17:41 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX171 · YC843 | 14:50 Manchester, Airport | 4h20 | 19:10 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX561 | On time 16:35 Manchester, Airport | 4h05 | 20:40 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX171 · YC843 | 17:55 Manchester, Airport | 4h27 | 22:22 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX561 | On time 19:25 Manchester, Airport | 3h30 | 22:55 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport to York by coach or train
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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 Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to York.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to York.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to York
Buses from Manchester Airport to York run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 20:55. The fastest coach covers the 103 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 103 km |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 3m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 20:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Manchester Airport to YorkYou can travel by bus between Manchester Airport to York with National Express, Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to York 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 York, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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