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Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Cheapest

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

Cheapest
FlixBus
23:405h55
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£271One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
National Express
15:456h50
Manchester, Coach Station
22:35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£281One-way
1 change
National Express
19:158h12
Manchester, Coach Station
03:27London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
£301One-way
1 change
National Express
12:457h00
Manchester, Coach Station
19:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£301One-way
1 change
National Express
17:456h20
Manchester, Coach Station
00:05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£331One-way
1 change

Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h00 08:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station4h55 07:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
05:15 Manchester, Coach Station5h55 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
05:15 Manchester, Coach Station5h25 10:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
06:15 Manchester, Coach Station6h05 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
06:15 Manchester, Coach Station7h30 13:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
07:30 Manchester, Coach Station5h50 13:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
08:20 Manchester, Coach Station5h50 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
08:20 Manchester, Coach Station5h20 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
08:30 Manchester, Coach Station6h15 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
08:30 Manchester, Coach Station5h30 14:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7h20 16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20 Manchester7h00 16:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
09:30 Manchester, Coach Station6h35 16:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:00 Manchester, Coach Station6h15 17:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:00 Manchester, Coach Station5h30 16:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX121
National ExpressNX121
11:20 Manchester, Coach Station5h40 17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX121
National ExpressNX121
11:20 Manchester, Coach Station7h20 18:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:45 Manchester, Coach Station8h00 19:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:45 Manchester, Coach Station8h00 19:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h25 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
12:30 Manchester, Coach Station7h05 19:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
12:45 Manchester, Coach Station7h00 19:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
13:30 Manchester, Coach Station6h20 19:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
13:30 Manchester, Coach Station7h45 21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
13:30 Manchester, Coach Station7h45 21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX590
National ExpressNX590
14:00 Manchester, Coach Station7h45 21:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
15:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h50 22:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
16:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h25 23:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
17:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h20 00:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
19:15 Manchester, Coach Station8h12 03:27 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
19:15 Manchester, Coach Station7h25 02:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station6h40 04:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station5h40 03:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station6h10 05:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National Express
NX422
National ExpressNX422
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station7h35 07:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
23:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5h55 05:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesDirect
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station7h35 07:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 42 changes
National Express
NX422
National ExpressNX422
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station6h10 05:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change

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Bus times from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Fastest Journey

4 h 55 m

Average

6 h 36 m

Buses per day

39

Distance

254 km

Of the 39 buses that leave Manchester for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
02:454h55
Manchester, Coach Station
07:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£581One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
08:205h20
Manchester, Coach Station
13:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£601One-way
1 change
National Express
05:155h25
Manchester, Coach Station
10:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£601One-way
1 change
National Express
11:005h30
Manchester, Coach Station
16:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£631One-way
1 change
National Express
08:305h30
Manchester, Coach Station
14:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£521One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) run on average 35 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 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
254 km
Average bus duration
6h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Buses per day
35
Direct buses
7
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
5h 40m
First bus
05:40
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: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: £25

Buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport

Coaches from Manchester to London Heathrow depart several times each day, including Saturdays and Sundays. They don’t leave at fixed intervals; rather, they’re clustered around the very early morning, lunch times and late at night. Departure times are the same every day. Just be advised that you won’t be able to catch buses to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during the later afternoon rush hour. Your average travel time will be around 5h 30min, with the fastest coach taking a bit under 5h.

Manchester to London Heathrow Airport Bus Time: Daily Departures

There are about seven coaches from Manchester to London Heathrow throughout the day, with an additional one or two on some days, making for just over 50 trips a week. The first bus of the day departs at around 4:50 a.m. and the final bus leaves for the airport at around 11:50 p.m. These run like clockwork at the same time each day, so you have a very reliable daily timetable on this route.

How long is the journey by bus from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport?

The trip duration of coaches from Manchester to London Heathrow varies depending on the time of day that you travel. The quickest bus is one of the early morning departures, taking about 4h 45min. Other journeys during the day take between 5h and just over 6h. None of these require you to make any changes on the way.

London Tourists Bus City. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport?

Departure bus station: There are two departure stations for this route. Most leave from Manchester Shudehill Exchange. Getting there from the centre of Manchester is merely a matter of catching a Metrolink tram, which will take all of about 2min. They leave from Market Street Station on the Green line, every 30min. The other station is the one at Manchester Airport, which is about 25min from central Manchester on the Northern Rail train line. The trains leave every 20min. Shudehill Exchange is a rudimentary station, with a cash machine and toilets as its only facilities. The latter have accessibility aids. Manchester Airport Station provides personal accessibility guides, and you’ll have all the airport facilities at your disposal before reaching the platforms.

Arrival bus station: All buses from Manchester to London Heathrow arrive at Heathrow Station Terminals 1-3. Heathrow Airport itself is on the western outskirts of London, and the easiest way of getting to central London from here is to catch the Heathrow Express from the airport to London Paddington Station. They take about 15min and depart from the airport every 15min. Heathrow Station is merely a terminal for passengers catching flights, so it has no facilities of its own, except for limited mobility assistance – but once you disembark, all the airport’s facilities will be at your disposal, like shops, restaurants, pubs and fast-food outlets, as well as children’s amenities and full accessibility features.

Which bus companies travel from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport?

The vast majority of bus trips on this route are operated by Megabus, with Flixbus adding an extra one for good measure every couple of days. The latter are discounted trips, and well worth picking out from the handy Omio live timetable. These buses leave from Shudehill Exchange and take the longest to get to Heathrow, but not by much, so they offer good value for money. You won’t have to make any changes when using either carrier on any of the bus trips they offer. The Megabus coaches are the ones offering the fastest trips, with the quickest bus getting you there in about 4h 45min.

Megabus buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport

Megabus is a budget coach operator that services the whole of Britain, plus the nearest European countries to the Channel. These are standard speed buses with modern facilities, despite their “budget” label. These are all direct buses, in the sense that you won’t make any stopovers on the way, nor will you make any bus changes. You can expect quick stops along the way for passengers to board and alight. The fastest trip takes about 4h 45min, while the longest will have you at London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 5min.

Flixbus buses from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport

Flixbus is also a budget coach operator, and often just pips Megabus to the post in offering the cheapest tickets from Manchester to London Heathrow. These are also direct trips, with no actual stopovers en route either, discounting the quick passenger stops. Flixbus coaches take about 6h 5min to make the journey. They travel at standard motorway speed and leave every couple of days, so keep an eye out on the Omio schedules for the Flixbus trips. They’ll generally save you a few quid.

Bus Manchester to London Heathrow Airport: Services on board

Being a budget operator, Megabus only offers a single standard class. However you can choose your seat when you book, for a nominal extra fee. If you download the Megabus app you’ll receive service alerts and can track your coach’s progress as you’re waiting for it to arrive. You can also select a seat with a bit more leg room, again at a small extra charge. Each seat has a charging point and Wi-Fi is free on all trips. You luggage allowance is about 44 lbs (20 kg), and you can also bring small hand luggage on board and stow it in an overhead compartment. The coaches are air-conditioned, with comfortable modern ergonomic seats.

You can bring a wheelchair or mobility scooter, as long as you are able to get onto the buses without yours, as they’re stored in the luggage hold, and can also travel with an assistance dog. No other pets are allowed, however. You can bring a small foldable bike with you. Flixbus also offers a single class, and has the same wheelchair and mobility assistance policy. Each seat has a power point, Wi-Fi is free, and you can order snacks and drinks. You can also bring a single hold luggage item weighing up to 44 lbs (20 kg), and one carry-on item of up to about 15 lbs (7 kg). The buses have bike carriers, but you won’t be allowed to travel with pets, assistance dogs excepted.

London Victoria Tower Park. Source: Shutterstock

How to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport?

You can get slightly cheaper coach tickets from Manchester to London Heathrow by choosing the Flixbus trips. While the savings aren’t huge, given that both it and Megabus are budget operators, it can all add up in the long run. There are some other tips that can help you net cheap bus tickets. The first is to remain as flexible as you can about time and dates when you travel, to take advantage of last-minute cancellations that can lead to limited-time discount deals.

Alternatively you can sometimes benefit from cheaper prices by booking well in advance, when the carriers are trying to start getting their buses filled. You can also choose the operators of longer journeys, as this can also reduce the cost of tickets, particularly if there are stopovers in-between. Routes that require you to change to connecting coaches can also be a more cost-effective way to travel.

To London Heathrow Airport by bus—travel tips

Heathrow Airport is the de facto gateway to London, one of the world’s most famous capital cities. Its main tourist attractions are iconic, like Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the London Eye and the Tower of London. If we look at the immediate areas surrounding the airport itself, we discover equally enticing attractions. Windsor Castle isn’t too far away, truly a sight worth seeing.

You can also visit Hounslow Farm, an urban farmstead that supports sustainability projects in the region. For some of the best Indian cuisine London has to offer, go from Heathrow to Little India in Southall, to the north-west of London town. If you’re travelling with kids, they’ll be over the moon at Legoland Windsor UK, which is also close to Heathrow.

For seriously thrilling rollercoasters and other daredevil rides, visit Thorpe Park, which is also very easy to reach from the airport. You can find more ideas by having a read of our regular online travel magazine, The Window Seat.

FAQs: Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between Manchester and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is on average 4 h 50 min   for the 157 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Manchester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 22: 40.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There are 10 direct coaches from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by coach is October.
You have options as you can travel between Manchester and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Manchester
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The major coach station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to London.
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
The major coach station for arrivals in London is London Heathrow Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Heathrow Airport for your trip to London from Manchester.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Car connection
M4, Junction 4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Available at Excess Baggage Company; starting at approximately 9€ (£7.50) per item for up to 3 hours.
Dining
Dining
  • Italian cuisine and fast food.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Assistance.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clarion Hotel and Comfort Hotel (walking distance).
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
Lost and Found Office
  • Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
Public transport options for London Heathrow Airport
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Metro: Piccadilly Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail

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