✈ Bus and Coach London Stansted Airport (STN) - Manchester

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

today

£29

tomorrow

£29

Friday

£22

Saturday

£21

Sunday

£22

Monday

£23

Tuesday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	17:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	12h 30m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	6h 40m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 20m	12:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	19:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	7h 25m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	22:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	12:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	19:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 40m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	12h 30m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	6h 5m	17:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	7h 55m	07:20	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	15:15	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	6h 45m	12:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	19:25	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 25m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	22:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 20m	12:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	19:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 5m	17:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	06:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	7h 5m	07:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	14:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 20m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	06:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	7h 5m	07:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	14:10	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	12h 30m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
National Express	6h 20m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	22:35	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 40m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 25m	15:15	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	22:40	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 5m	17:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	12h 30m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	06:05	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	12:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	19:00	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 40m	14:40	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	21:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	6h 5m	17:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	23:55	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	12h 30m	23:50	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Coach Station	12:20	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Coach Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 10/02/2026 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester is £21 on 07/02/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between London Stansted Airport and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 coaches from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Stansted Airport and Manchester, with only 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	243.7 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Every day, 15 buses from 1 coach companies leave London Stansted 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

£29

Thursday 05/02

£29

Friday 06/02

£22

Saturday 07/02

£21

Sunday 08/02

£22

Monday 09/02

£23

Tuesday 10/02

£22

Wednesday 11/02

£21

Thursday 12/02

£23

Friday 13/02

£22

Saturday 14/02

£30

Sunday 15/02

£37

Monday 16/02

Tuesday 17/02

£30

Wednesday 18/02

£37

Thursday 19/02

£37

Friday 20/02

£31

Saturday 21/02

£28

Sunday 22/02

£23

Monday 23/02

£23

Tuesday 24/02

£24

Wednesday 25/02

£23

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

£23

Saturday 28/02

£25

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Manchester, with £21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

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

National Express from London Stansted Airport to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Stansted Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	6h 5m
Earliest Coach	11:30
Last Coach	23:50
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	04/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Stansted Airport and Manchester

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

Stansted Coach Station

Terminal Rd N

Train Station

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 Stansted Airport to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from London Stansted Airport to Manchester.

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

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

FAQs about the London Stansted Airport to Manchester bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Stansted Airport - Manchester route is available from £21 and takes 6h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection London Stansted Airport to Manchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £47. 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 Stansted Airport - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Stansted Airport to Manchester is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from London Stansted Airport to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from London Stansted Airport at 11:30. 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 Stansted Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from London Stansted Airport at 23:50. 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 Stansted Airport - Manchester route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between London Stansted 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: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from London Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London Stansted 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 15 daily trips between London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Manchester?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to London Stansted Airport and to Manchester

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