Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

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Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $29
tomorrow
from $29
Wednesday
from $26
Thursday
from $29
Friday
Saturday
from $35
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    11:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    11:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    8:35 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    5:20 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    9:20 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    11:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    5:20 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    7:10 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    11:25 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    5:20 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    7:10 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    5:30 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    1:55 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:15 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    8:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    1:10 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    9:30 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    4:50 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    1:05 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    2:25 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 50 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 182.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/31/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/30
Monday 03/31
$29
Tuesday 04/01
$29
Wednesday 04/02
$26
Thursday 04/03
$29
Friday 04/04
Saturday 04/05
$35
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
$33
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$25
Saturday 04/12
$28
Sunday 04/13
$31
Monday 04/14
$27
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
$28
Thursday 04/17
$34
Friday 04/18
$28
Saturday 04/19
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
$33
Wednesday 04/23
$23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$28
Saturday 04/26

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, with $26. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Manchester from our users.

FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 3/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 8h 20m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester take?

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from London Gatwick Airport starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Manchester starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Manchester route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the London Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Manchester

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