Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
£28
tomorrow
£26
Friday
£24
Saturday
£23
Sunday
£24
Monday
Tuesday
£20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 50m 21:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 06:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
FlixBus 8h 40m 21:30 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 06:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
FlixBus 8h 20m 21:30 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 05:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 8h 30m 21:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 05:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £29
FlixBus 8h 0m 13:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      12:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      5h 5m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:50
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 45m 12:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 19:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 50m 14:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 35m 12:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 19:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 40m 14:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 45m 21:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 06:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      12:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 05:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 25m 05:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 45m 14:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 35m 14:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 15m 09:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      12:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 55m 09:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 50m 14:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 45m 09:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 40m 14:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 8h 30m 09:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 17:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      12:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 05:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 25m 05:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 9h 15m 09:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £25
FlixBus 9h 5m 09:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £25
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:00 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      12:10
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      12:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 55m 09:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 45m 09:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 30m 09:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 17:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 8h 20m 09:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 17:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:00 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester via Leicester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 20m
      0
      10:20
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      14:15
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      3h 40m
      0
      16:00
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      19:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is £17 on 11/02/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester, with only 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 10:10
Latest Coach 21:35
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 294.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Every day, 17 buses from 1 coach companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 04/02
£28
Thursday 05/02
£26
Friday 06/02
£24
Saturday 07/02
£23
Sunday 08/02
£24
Monday 09/02
Tuesday 10/02
£20
Wednesday 11/02
£17
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
£28
Saturday 14/02
£19
Sunday 15/02
£24
Monday 16/02
£20
Tuesday 17/02
£21
Wednesday 18/02
£22
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
£27
Saturday 21/02
£20
Sunday 22/02
£27
Monday 23/02
£20
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
£18
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
£20
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £26.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, with £17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Manchester from our users.

FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 10:10
Last Coach 21:35
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 04/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Gatwick Airport - Manchester route is available from £17 and takes 8h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The connection London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £39. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Gatwick Airport - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from London Gatwick Airport take?

The quickest transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from London Gatwick Airport at 10:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from London Gatwick Airport at 21:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Gatwick Airport - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from London Gatwick Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Gatwick Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 17 trips between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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