What is the distance between Heathrow and Manchester?

Heathrow and Manchester are 158 miles (255 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Heathrow, chances are that your bus will depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronation Street The Tour, Chinatown, National Football Museum, Chester Zoo and Ordsall Hall.

Bus Heathrow to Manchester from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Manchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	8h 10m	7:50pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 15m	1:15am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 55m	4:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	5:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	5h 55m	4:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	6h 35m	12:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	5:50pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	6:10am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	7:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 10m	5:50am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $191	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $48	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 24 reviews, National Express was rated 3.9 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19, with the trip lasting on average 374.

National Express Heathrow Manchester recent customer reviews

It’s was bang on time at Heathrow, left Victoria coach station again on time, and arrived in Manchester coach station even better, 12 minutes earlier than scheduled. To sums it up, I will say, more than happy, very satisfied for the service, deserves the top mark from me

Jimmy B.

December 16, 2021

Everything creaks at the back of the bus so I could not sleep. Also the toilets smelt of urine in and outside of the toilet

Michael B.

October 27, 2016

I don’t undertake journey

Christopher H.

December 22, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flixbus Heathrow Manchester recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy a 45min departure delay from the Heathrow Airport

Irina B.

June 13, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Manchester?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Shudehill

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heathrow to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Heathrow and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$59

11/17

$34

Today

$32

11/19

$28

11/20

$26

11/21

$20

11/22

$22

11/23

$23

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $97 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.