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

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 27 Mar

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

6 h 20 m

Average duration

6 h 39 m

Buses per day

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

15:458h10

Manchester, Coach Station

23:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£211One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

15:458h00

Manchester, Coach Station

23:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

£261One-way

1 change

09:308h05

Manchester, Coach Station

17:35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£281One-way

1 change

05:158h00

Manchester, Coach Station

13:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£281One-way

1 change

17:458h10

Manchester, Coach Station

01:55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

£281One-way

1 change

Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 27 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX421 National ExpressNX421	02:45 Manchester, Coach Station	6h20	09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX421 National ExpressNX421	02:45 Manchester, Coach Station	6h30	09:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX181 National ExpressNX181	04:10 Manchester, Coach Station	8h05	12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX181 National ExpressNX181	04:10 Manchester, Coach Station	7h55	12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	05:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h50	13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	05:15 Manchester, Coach Station	8h00	13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	06:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h30	13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	06:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h40	13:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	8h40	15:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	07:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h40	14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	07:15 Manchester, Coach Station	7h30	14:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX120 National ExpressNX120	07:30 Manchester, Coach Station	7h25	14:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	2 changes
National Express NX120 National ExpressNX120	07:30 Manchester, Coach Station	7h35	15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	2 changes
National Express NX120 National ExpressNX120	08:30 Manchester, Coach Station	6h55	15:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX120 National ExpressNX120	08:30 Manchester, Coach Station	6h45	15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:10 Manchester	8h55	18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	8h30	17:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	09:30 Manchester, Coach Station	7h55	17:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	09:30 Manchester, Coach Station	8h05	17:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	11:00 Manchester, Coach Station	7h15	18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 change

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Journey information

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

Buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 28 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. 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

8h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 50m

First bus

05:15

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Find the best coaches between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Omio's travel partners National Express and Megabus from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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 to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express:

Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £21

FAQs: Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester 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 to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach travel time is 6 h 45 min for the 182 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 22: 40.

There are 29 coaches a day from Manchester 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.

When taking a coach from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach is May.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.