What is the best way to travel from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from London Stansted Airport?
You can reach Manchester with just £20 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 45m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express6h 15m023:45Luton AirportLuton Airport06:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express5h 35m011:50Luton AirportLuton Airport17:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 40m005:40Luton AirportLuton Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 05:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express4h 25m019:30Luton AirportLuton Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 19:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express4h 30m009:40Luton AirportLuton Airport14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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National Express4h 25m011:25Luton AirportLuton Airport15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express12h 30m023:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 23:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express6h 5m006:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 20m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:35ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 40m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Ryanair16h 20m008:00London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport00:20Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:00:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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R Airlines6h 45m008:30London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport15:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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EasyJet Airline17h 35m006:30London Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport00:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 06:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
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Jet2.com14h 35m008:35London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £169 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from London Stansted Airport in just 4h 20m with a Bus from National Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express4h 35m014:50Luton AirportLuton Airport19:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 14:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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National Express5h 35m011:50Luton AirportLuton Airport17:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m023:45Luton AirportLuton Airport06:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/06/2025 23:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express4h 20m014:40Luton AirportLuton Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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National Express4h 25m019:30Luton AirportLuton Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 19:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express4h 25m011:25Luton AirportLuton Airport15:50ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 11:25:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express4h 30m009:40Luton AirportLuton Airport14:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 28/06/2025 09:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/06/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 5m006:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 06:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 20m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 20m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:35ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 29/06/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/06/2025 22:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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R Airlines6h 45m008:30London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport15:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:30:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Jet2.com14h 35m008:35London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:35:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/06/2025 23:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £169 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Ryanair16h 20m008:00London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport00:20Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 08:00:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
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BA CityFlyer16h 25m018:05London City AirportLondon City Airport10:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from BA CityFlyer goes from London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) at 30/06/2025 18:05:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £225 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
Fastest Flights Monday
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 25m015:15London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport22:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 01/07/2025 15:15:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/07/2025 22:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/07/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/07/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express6h 5m017:50London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport23:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 23:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m006:05London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport12:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 06:05:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport19:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m014:40London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted Airport21:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from London Stansted Airport, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 03/07/2025 14:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/07/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in London Stansted Airport and Manchester?
In London Stansted Airport, you will usually depart from London Stansted Airport or Train Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from London Stansted Airport? With 5 connections between 1 Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London Stansted Airport and Manchester, you can pay as low as £20 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from National Express: you will get to Manchester in just 4h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London Stansted Airport and Manchester are National Express, Ryanair and R Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in London Stansted Airport and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Elsenham or to Salford, and look at flights from Cambridge Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?
The most popular companies between London Stansted Airport and Manchester, are National Express, Ryanair and R Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: Ryanair, R Airlines, EasyJet Airline and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from London Stansted Airport to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London Stansted Airport to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from London Stansted Airport to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from London Stansted Airport?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Manchester from London Stansted Airport.
How far is Manchester from London Stansted Airport?
The distance between London Stansted Airport and Manchester is 243.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London Stansted Airport and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 41 kgs, and a flight 60 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £20 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 4h 20m with a Bus from National Express.
More routes to London Stansted Airport and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London Stansted Airport and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to London Stansted Airport
- Bath to London Stansted Airport
- Bradford to London Stansted Airport
- Bristol to London Stansted Airport
- Bury St. Edmunds to London Stansted Airport
- Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport
- Hickstead to London Stansted Airport
- Leeds to London Stansted Airport
- Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
- London Gatwick Airport to London Stansted Airport
- London Heathrow Airport to London Stansted Airport
- London to London Stansted Airport
- Maidstone to London Stansted Airport
- Newark-on-Trent to London Stansted Airport
- Newcastle upon Tyne to London Stansted Airport
- Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
- Oxford to London Stansted Airport
- Trips to Manchester
- Aberdeen to Manchester
- Ashford to Manchester
- Birmingham to Manchester
- Blackpool to Manchester
- Bournemouth to Manchester
- Bristol to Manchester
- Cardiff to Manchester
- Carlisle to Manchester
- Coventry to Manchester
- Dortmund to Manchester
- Edinburgh to Manchester
- Exeter to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Leeds to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Plymouth to Manchester
- Preston to Manchester
- Southampton to Manchester
- Swansea to Manchester
- Watford to Manchester