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Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Horsham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Horsham will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 26 buses from Manchester to Horsham, including 12 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
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Buses from Manchester to Horsham run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 299 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 299 km |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Horsham.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Horsham coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h15 | 7:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h25 | 7:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h15 | 11:05 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h25 | 11:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h35 | 15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h25 | 14:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h05 | 15:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 6h55 | 15:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h35 | 16:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h25 | 16:40 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h55 | 20:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 7h45 | 19:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h00 | 21:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h10 | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 20:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h50 | 20:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h35 | 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 8h25 | 22:20 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h40 | 21:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h50 | 22:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Horsham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horsham trip today.
The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.
A working open-air museum with historic buildings, crafts and farming displays. It is a strong day trip from Horsham for regional history.
A small specialist museum in Amberley with industrial exhibits, communications displays and historic craft demonstrations.
Horsham's central square, used for markets and events, with surrounding historic buildings, shops and easy access to the old town streets.
A spacious public park with lake, playgrounds, sports facilities and paths around the site of the former medieval castle.
A well-kept riverside park and nature area in south Horsham, popular for quiet walks, wildlife and family-friendly open space.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. It is a rich county classic long associated with Sussex home cooking.
Chichester mussels are local Sussex coast mussels, often steamed simply to showcase their fresh, briny flavour from nearby waters.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock topped with cheese, usually grilled in a creamy sauce. It is a pub and seafood classic linked to Sussex cooking.
Established Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly, dependable setting.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and seafood in a smart but relaxed town-centre setting.
Refined Indian restaurant offering polished regional dishes and attentive service, suited to a leisurely dinner.
Horsham is moderate for UK travellers: dining and coffee are typical for the South East, while accommodation can be pricier than smaller towns. Local buses and rail links add manageable transport costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%. Cafés usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Horsham 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 Horsham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Horsham buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Horsham bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
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