Buses to London
from Manchester Airport
The journey to London from Manchester Airport takes about 4 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 18 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester Airport at 02:10.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to London, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Manchester Airport and London 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 9 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 02:25 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester Airport to London with Megabus in 4 hours 25 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 6 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 25 minutes |
| First departure | 03:55 |
| Last departure | 20:35 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to London from Manchester Airport with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 02:10, arriving at 06:20.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 3 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| First departure | 02:10 |
| Last departure | 16:45 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester Airport and London?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester Airport to London, departing as early as 02:10.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester Airport to London?
The fastest bus to London from Manchester Airport takes 4 hours 5 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 55 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to London from Manchester Airport?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Manchester Airport and London?
megabus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to London from Manchester Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester Airport to London?
The first bus to London from Manchester Airport leaves at 02:10. The journey takes about 4 hours.
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When is the last bus to London from Manchester Airport?
The last bus leaves Manchester Airport at 16:45, arriving into London at 21:20. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from London
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford |
| 11 minutes | 13 miles |
| Derby |
| 2 hours 35 minutes | 113 miles |
| Dover |
| 2 hours 45 minutes | 68 miles |
| Hickstead |
| 1 hour 40 minutes | 37 miles |
| London Gatwick Airport |
| 52 minutes | 24 miles |
| Luton |
| 10 minutes | 29 miles |
| Manchester Airport |
| 4 hours 5 minutes | 156 miles |
| Orpington |
| 1 hour 7 minutes | 13 miles |
| Peterborough |
| 2 hours 35 minutes | 74 miles |
| Plymouth |
| 5 hours 55 minutes | 192 miles |
| South Molton |
| 5 hours 13 minutes | 164 miles |