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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

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

National Express
17:458h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:45London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£261One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:458h10
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
23:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:458h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
22:45London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£281One-way
0 changes
National Express
09:307h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
17:25London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£291One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:157h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£341One-way
0 changes

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National ExpressNational Express14:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h00 22:45 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express19:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7h20 02:35 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express17:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h00 01:45 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express15:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8h10 23:55 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express09:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7h55 17:25 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

7 h 20 m

Average

7 h 53 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

293 km

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

National Express
19:157h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
02:35London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£341One-way
0 changes
National Express
09:307h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
17:25London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£291One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:458h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
22:45London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£281One-way
0 changes
National Express
17:458h00
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
01:45London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£261One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:458h10
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
23:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£271One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 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
293 km
Average bus duration
7h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Buses per day
22
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
6h 50m
First bus
04:40
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 Megabus Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express and Megabus coach tickets to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £7 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £19
  • National Express frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £29; 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 6 h 30 min   to travel the 182 mile long journey, with around there are 24 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 20: 45.
There are 24 coaches a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a coach with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Manchester
London
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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