Bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Which bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£24
tomorrow
£18
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£17
Thursday
Friday
£26
Saturday
£22

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 25m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 25m 08:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £25
FlixBus 6h 35m 08:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 15:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £25
FlixBus 6h 40m 13:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 20:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 40m 13:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 20:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 40m 15:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £18
FlixBus 5h 55m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 03:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £18
FlixBus 5h 55m 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 05:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 25m 08:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 40m 13:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 20:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 40m 15:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £16
FlixBus 5h 55m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 03:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 04:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 25m 08:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 40m 13:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 20:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 40m 15:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £17
FlixBus 5h 55m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 03:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 10m 04:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 10:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26
FlixBus 5h 55m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 03:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26
FlixBus 5h 55m 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 05:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 20m 04:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 5m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 03:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 25m 08:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 14:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £22
FlixBus 5h 55m 21:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 04:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £22
FlixBus 5h 55m 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 06:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £22
FlixBus 6h 25m 04:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 10m
      0
      08:30
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      13:40
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      17:40
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is £16 on 24/03/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport, with only 12 offers.

All facts for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 14 times by bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport in one click. Book your Manchester to London Gatwick Airport bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Latest Coach 23:10
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 294.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for London Gatwick Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/03/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
Sunday 22/03
£24
Monday 23/03
£18
Tuesday 24/03
£16
Wednesday 25/03
£17
Thursday 26/03
Friday 27/03
£26
Saturday 28/03
£22
Sunday 29/03
£20
Monday 30/03
Tuesday 31/03
£21
Wednesday 01/04
£23
Thursday 02/04
£25
Friday 03/04
Saturday 04/04
£26
Sunday 05/04
£26
Monday 06/04
£26
Tuesday 07/04
£24
Wednesday 08/04
£23
Thursday 09/04
£24
Friday 10/04
£24
Saturday 11/04
£23
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport timetable.

FlixBus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Last Coach 23:10
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 21/03/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and London Gatwick Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Manchester and London Gatwick Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester - London Gatwick Airportroute is available from £16 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 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 Manchester - London Gatwick Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Manchester at 04:50. 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

The latest bus to London Gatwick Airport departs from Manchester at 23:10. 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 Manchester - London Gatwick Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester and London Gatwick Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport from Manchester?

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 Manchester London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.

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

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 14 daily trips between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport. 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

Economy
Economy

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

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