Buses to Manchester
from Manchester Airport
The journey to Manchester from Manchester Airport takes just 12 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 290 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester Airport at 00:00.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.
TransPennine Express schedule
TransPennine Express operates between Manchester Airport and Manchester 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 36 |
| Shortest trip | 12 minutes |
| First departure | 00:38 |
| Last departure | 23:42 |
megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester Airport to Manchester with megabus in 30 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 14 |
| Shortest trip | 30 minutes |
| First departure | 00:20 |
| Last departure | 21:55 |
Megabus schedule
Take the bus to Manchester from Manchester Airport with Megabus . The first departure is at 00:10, arriving at 00:40.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 17 |
| Shortest trip | 25 minutes |
| First departure | 00:10 |
| Last departure | 21:35 |
Metrolink schedule
Metrolink operates between Manchester Airport and Manchester 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 90 |
| Shortest trip | 49 minutes |
| First departure | 00:02 |
| Last departure | 23:38 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Travel from Manchester Airport to Manchester with Scottish Citylink in 35 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 5 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 03:05 |
| Last departure | 21:50 |
Stagecoach Manchester schedule
Take the bus to Manchester from Manchester Airport with Stagecoach Manchester . The first departure is at 00:00, arriving at 00:02.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 130 |
| Shortest trip | 40 minutes |
| First departure | 00:00 |
| Last departure | 23:39 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester Airport and Manchester?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester Airport to Manchester, departing as early as 00:00.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester Airport to Manchester?
The fastest bus to Manchester from Manchester Airport takes 12 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 29 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester 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 Manchester?
Stagecoach Manchester, Metrolink, TransPennine Express, Megabus, megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Manchester from Manchester Airport.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester?
The first bus to Manchester from Manchester Airport leaves at 00:00. The journey takes 12 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Manchester from Manchester Airport?
The last bus leaves Manchester Airport at 21:35, arriving into Manchester at 22:10. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 70 miles |
| Bradford |
| 1 hour 15 minutes | 29 miles |
| Bristol |
| 3 hours 10 minutes | 141 miles |
| Edinburgh |
| 5 hours 25 minutes | 175 miles |
| Edinburgh Airport |
| 6 hours | 177 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 3 hours 55 minutes | 183 miles |
| Leigh |
| 39 minutes | 12 miles |
| Manchester Airport |
| 13 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| Norwich |
| 5 hours 40 minutes | 158 miles |
| Prestwich |
| 13 minutes | 4.1 miles |
| Rugby |
| 2 hours 25 minutes | 87 miles |
| Salford |
| 6 minutes | 2.2 miles |