Buses to Manchester Airport
from Manchester
The journey to Manchester Airport from Manchester takes just 13 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 290 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 00:01.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester Airport, with no additional fees or charges.
TransPennine Express schedule
TransPennine Express operates between Manchester and Manchester Airport 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 34 |
| Shortest trip | 13 minutes |
| First departure | 03:31 |
| Last departure | 23:58 |
megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester to Manchester Airport with megabus in 30 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 12 |
| Shortest trip | 30 minutes |
| First departure | 00:20 |
| Last departure | 20:30 |
Megabus schedule
Take the bus to Manchester Airport from Manchester with Megabus . The first departure is at 00:10, arriving at 00:55.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 17 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 00:10 |
| Last departure | 21:30 |
Metrolink schedule
Metrolink operates between Manchester and Manchester Airport 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 90 |
| Shortest trip | 47 minutes |
| First departure | 00:10 |
| Last departure | 23:56 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Travel from Manchester to Manchester Airport with Scottish Citylink in 30 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 5 |
| Shortest trip | 30 minutes |
| First departure | 01:40 |
| Last departure | 16:00 |
Stagecoach Manchester schedule
Take the bus to Manchester Airport from Manchester with Stagecoach Manchester . The first departure is at 00:01, arriving at 00:00.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 133 |
| Shortest trip | 36 minutes |
| First departure | 00:01 |
| Last departure | 23:42 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester and Manchester Airport?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester to Manchester Airport, departing as early as 00:01.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester to Manchester Airport?
The fastest bus to Manchester Airport from Manchester takes 13 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 14 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester Airport from Manchester?
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 and Manchester Airport?
Stagecoach Manchester, Metrolink, TransPennine Express, Megabus, megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Manchester Airport from Manchester.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester to Manchester Airport?
The first bus to Manchester Airport from Manchester leaves at 00:01. The journey takes 13 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Manchester Airport from Manchester?
The last bus leaves Manchester at 16:00, arriving into Manchester Airport at 16:45. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester Airport
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester |
| 2 hours 55 minutes | 111 miles |
| Coventry |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 73 miles |
| Edinburgh |
| 6 hours 10 minutes | 183 miles |
| Leeds |
| 1 hour 55 minutes | 43 miles |
| Macclesfield |
| 1 hour 11 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| Middlesbrough |
| 3 hours 25 minutes | 94 miles |
| Reading |
| 4 hours | 142 miles |
| Sheffield |
| 2 hours 10 minutes | 33 miles |
| Stockport |
| 12 minutes | 6.2 miles |
| Urmston |
| 1 hour 9 minutes | 7.3 miles |