Manchester to Longford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Longford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£34

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

4 h 40 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

4 h 52 m

Buses on 23 Sept

38

Distance

253 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Longford will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

On Wed 23 Sept, we found 38 buses from Manchester to Longford, including 15 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:405h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    19:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:405h20
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    19:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:305h25
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    13:55London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:105h20
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    20:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:505h20
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    10:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, flight and train for Manchester to Longford

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £291.

Distance: 253 km

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Coach
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Driving

£39

Average Price

Cheapest

£291

Average Price

£116

Average Price

£86

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

1h 49m

Onboard

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2h 0m

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3h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 33m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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British Airways

Most popular airline

Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Longford is a coach with an average price of £39.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Longford:

A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Longford costing on average £116.

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Longford costing on average £291.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Longford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

Coach takes on average 5h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Longford including taking a coach, flight and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 5h 6m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Manchester to Longford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Longford coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX42423:55 Manchester, Coach Station
5h35
5:30 Longford0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h21
5:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
Wednesday 23 September
FlixBusFlixBus0:20 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
5h00
5:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
National ExpressNX421 · NX4102:45 Manchester, Coach Station
5h50
8:35 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX181 · NX2104:15 Manchester, Coach Station
5h45
10:00 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus4:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h20
10:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h00
9:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
National ExpressNX540 · NX2305:15 Manchester, Coach Station
5h25
10:40 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX2105:45 Manchester, Coach Station
5h45
11:30 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX4107:25 Manchester, Coach Station
5h35
13:00 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus8:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h25
13:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h05
13:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
National ExpressNX540 · NX2309:00 Manchester, Coach Station
5h30
14:30 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
6h20
15:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
6h00
15:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX2109:20 Manchester, Coach Station
5h40
15:00 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX40910:20 Manchester, Coach Station
5h25
15:45 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX121 · NX21011:10 Manchester, Coach Station
5h40
16:50 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX23011:30 Manchester, Coach Station
5h40
17:10 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX21012:25 Manchester, Coach Station
6h25
18:50 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX541 · NX23013:20 Manchester, Coach Station
6h30
19:50 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus13:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h40
19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h20
19:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus13:55 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
5h25
19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
National ExpressNX121 · NX21014:15 Manchester, Coach Station
6h15
20:30 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX02514:40 Manchester, Coach Station
6h40
21:20 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus15:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h20
20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus15:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h40
20:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
National ExpressNX540 · NX03216:55 Manchester, Coach Station
6h15
23:10 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
5h15
23:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus18:00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
5h35
23:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 51 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX46718:00 Manchester, Coach Station
6h10
0:10 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX03519:30 Manchester, Coach Station
6h05
1:35 Longford1 change
National ExpressNX120 · NX21021:30 Manchester, Coach Station
5h20
2:50 Longford1 change
FlixBusFlixBus21:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h00
2:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus21:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h40
2:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
5h00
4:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus23:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
4h40
3:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Longford

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Buses from Manchester to Longford run on average 40 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 253 km distance in 3h 50m.

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
253 km
Average bus duration
5h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Buses per day
40
Direct buses
13
Fastest bus
3h 50m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
77 days
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

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Longford with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£16
FlixBus frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
4h 10m
Cheapest National Express Price
£23
National Express frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Things to do in Longford

Discover the best of Longford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Longford trip today.

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Longford County Museum

County museum with local history displays, artefacts and changing exhibitions that introduce Longford’s people and heritage.

The Mall Gallery

Small gallery and arts space presenting contemporary exhibitions, events and community-focused creative work in the town centre.

Backstage Theatre Gallery

Cultural centre with exhibition spaces and visual arts programming, useful for seeing current local and regional creative work.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: chain hotels near Heathrow raise stays, but casual dining and local transport are fairly typical for Greater London.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Manchester to Longford coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Longford can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Longford is £39; 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 to Longford is 3h 50m to travel the 253 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Manchester to Longford leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Manchester to Longford leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Longford with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Manchester to Longford, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Longford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and Longford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Manchester , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East, Manchester, Airport . When arriving in Longford , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 0 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Longford is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Longford including taking a coach, flight and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Manchester to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Longford for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Manchester to Longford depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Longford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Manchester to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Manchester to Longford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Manchester to Longford. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Manchester to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Manchester to Longford with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Longford

Most Manchester to Longford buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Manchester
Arrival bus stations in Longford

Which Manchester station do buses to Longford leave from?

Buses from Manchester to Longford leave from Manchester, Coach Station. The station is from Manchester city centre at Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom.
Manchester, Coach StationChorlton St, Manchester M1 3JF, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 33, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 1m · £2 · every ~231 min

Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.

Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeShudehill Interchange, Manchester M4 2AF, United KingdomWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre

Bus163, 118, 119, 18, 112, 114, 117, 81 · 3m · £2 · every ~69 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 2m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane EastMoss Ln E & Princess Rd, Manchester M15 6LD, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus101, 15, 103, 102 · 14m · £2 · every ~31 min
Uk023, Ukn23, Uk071 · 21m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East bus station facilities and services

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 and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.

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