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Overview: London to Manchester flight
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Flights from London to Manchester depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 262 km distance in 55m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 262 km |
Average flight duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:05 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 2 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Manchester
Cheapest price
£154
Average price
£359
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Flights per day
9
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Manchester will cost around £359 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £154.
Of the 9 flights that leave London for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 262 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 5 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.
BA13608:451h00London Heathrow Airport9:45Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes- BA137820:300h55London Heathrow Airport21:25Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes
- BA138021:400h55London Heathrow Airport22:35Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes
- BA137218:001h00London Heathrow Airport19:00Manchester Airport£2001One-way0 changes
- BA1300+
BA78257:554h00London Heathrow Airport11:55Manchester Airport£4401One-way1 change
- BA137820:300h55London Heathrow Airport21:25Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes
- BA138021:400h55London Heathrow Airport22:35Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes
- BA13608:451h00London Heathrow Airport9:45Manchester Airport£1541One-way0 changes
- BA137218:001h00London Heathrow Airport19:00Manchester Airport£2001One-way0 changes
- BA136814:401h05London Heathrow Airport15:45Manchester Airport£4861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 262 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£191 Average Price | £51 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Manchester flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Manchester flights for today, Saturday 4 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:45 London | 0h55 | 21:40 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 5 July | |||||
| BA1300+BA7825 | 7:55 London Heathrow Airport | 4h00 | 11:55 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1360 | 8:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h00 | 9:45 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1394+ BA8904 | 11:00 London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 15:30 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1394+BA8906 | 11:00 London Heathrow Airport | 8h25 | 19:25 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1310+BA7827 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 19:20 Manchester Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1368 | 14:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h05 | 15:45 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1372 | 18:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h00 | 19:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| BA1378 | 20:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0h55 | 21:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs British Airways?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for British Airways, but also compare tickets for the likes of BA Cityflyer to find the best option for your trip from London to Manchester.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BA Cityflyer to find the best option for your trip from London to Manchester.
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Flights from London to Manchester
With Manchester becoming an increasingly important business hub in the UK, there is plenty of demand for fast flights to the north-west from the capital. Business travellers and tourists can take frequent direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester seven days a week. Flights are provided by the national carrier, with daily take-off times including morning, afternoon and evening options. Flight times on the short hop north to Manchester are just over an hour.
Which airlines fly from London to Manchester?
British Airways, the UK's national airline, provides all the daily direct flights to Manchester from London Heathrow. Given the short distance for this UK domestic flight to Manchester and the frequency of the direct services, it is not practical to book indirect connections on this route.
How long is the flight from London to Manchester?
At just 163 miles, the journey north-west from London Heathrow to Manchester is one of the UK's shortest internal connections. The fastest flights from London to Manchester are the British Airways morning and evening departures, taking one hour to cover the route. Most BA flights take five or ten minutes longer to complete the trip from Heathrow to Manchester.
How many flights are there from London to Manchester?
The British Airways schedule provides six daily direct flights between London Heathrow and Manchester from Tuesday-Thursday, seven on Fridays, five on Sundays and Mondays and four on Saturdays. Departure times to Manchester always include morning, afternoon and evening flight options.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Manchester?
Departure airport: Passengers will depart from London Heathrow. Europe's busiest airport, London Heathrow is about 14 miles west of central London, with rail connections available on the Underground, taking about 40 minutes to reach the terminals, and by Heathrow Express trains, taking 15 minutes from Paddington Station. The airport has long and short stay parking, numerous duty-free shops, food supermarkets, business lounges, and free WiFi.
Arrival airport: Passengers will arrive at Manchester Airport. Located about ten miles south-west of the city centre, Manchester Airport has public transport links on 24-hour bus services and its own rail station with trains taking about 20 minutes to reach central Manchester. Facilities in the airport terminals include car hire desks, fast food outlets, a pub, bakery, coffee shops, business amenities, and free WiFi.
FAQs: London to Manchester flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Manchester by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Manchester
Most London to Manchester flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which London airport do flights to Manchester leave from?
Getting to London Heathrow Airport from London city centre
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport airport facilities and services
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
Getting to London City Airport from London city centre
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport airport facilities and services
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Which Manchester airport do flights from London arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport airport facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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