How far is Manchester from Heathrow by coach?

The journey from Heathrow to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 158 miles (255 km).

What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Manchester without a car?

You can reach Manchester from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Heathrow to Manchester from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Manchester on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	6h 35m	12:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	17:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	6h 20m	12:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 10m	05:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Manchester on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:25	Manchester Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 10m	05:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 15m	12:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	17:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags
Bus	04:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 15m	12:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	6h 35m	12:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	17:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	04:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 15m	12:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 10m	05:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	6h 35m	12:20	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	4h 45m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 30m	06:10	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	7h 5m	07:35	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	7h 15m	17:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:00	Heathrow T2 & T3	6h 20m	12:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:40	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 10m	05:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Heathrow to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £68	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £34	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 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 £18, with the trip lasting on average 373.

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.

16 December 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.

27 October 2016

I don’t undertake journey

Christopher H.

22 December 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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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 travelling by bus from Heathrow to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Heathrow by coach?
The journey from Heathrow to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 158 miles (255 km).
What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Manchester without a car?
You can reach Manchester from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£20

11/11

£25

Today

£37

13/11

£22

14/11

£24

15/11

£23

16/11

£24

17/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Manchester was searched and found on 17 Nov 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 £76 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 2025-11-17.

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.