Bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $38
tomorrow
Tuesday
from $35
Wednesday
from $36
Thursday
Friday
from $36
Saturday
from $38

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:30 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:45 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:55 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:30 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:45 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:30 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:30 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:50 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:30 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:30 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:20 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    3:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    9:20 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 35m
      0
      9:45 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:30 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      9:20 AM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    3:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:40 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    3:05 AM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    3:50 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:50 PM
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus $35
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Bus 3:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 182.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

Every day, 13 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for London Gatwick Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/30
$38
Monday 03/31
Tuesday 04/01
$35
Wednesday 04/02
$36
Thursday 04/03
Friday 04/04
$36
Saturday 04/05
$38
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
$19
Tuesday 04/08
$29
Wednesday 04/09
$30
Thursday 04/10
$27
Friday 04/11
$33
Saturday 04/12
$31
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
$29
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
$29
Thursday 04/17
$37
Friday 04/18
$38
Saturday 04/19
$35
Sunday 04/20
$35
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
$26
Wednesday 04/23
$25
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
Saturday 04/26

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, with $35. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

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

FlixBus from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $35
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Bus 3:45 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 3/29/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and London Gatwick Airport

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

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

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

FAQs about the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 9h 45m to reach London Gatwick Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Gatwick Airport.

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

Every day, the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in London Gatwick Airport from Manchester starts at 3:45 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for London Gatwick Airport starts at 11:59 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 Manchester London Gatwick Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport, 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 Manchester and London Gatwick Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester London Gatwick Airport 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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