How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Heathrow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Heathrow start at R 296. The average price for this route is around R 589. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Heathrow?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to Heathrow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 250 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Heathrow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Heathrow?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Heathrow at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Heathrow?

A bus trip from Manchester to Heathrow produces an estimated 6.2497 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Manchester to Heathrow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Heathrow?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Heathrow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Heathrow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Heathrow from R 303 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Heathrow on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	4h 35m	05:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Manchester Airport	4h 10m	02:20	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	4h 45m	07:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	04:50	Shudehill	5h	09:50	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:45	Coach Station	4h 45m	07:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:17 AM BST.

Get from Manchester to Heathrow

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 296, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

60bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

250 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Heathrow?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
Visit page
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Visit page
C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Heathrow

A
London Heathrow Airport
Visit page
B
Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central
708 Bath Road, Hounslow TW5 9TW
C
Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4
Shepiston Lane (Valid any Departure), Hayes UB3
D
Comfort Hotel
Arlington Court, Mercure London Heathrow Hotel: Valid any Departure , Hayes UB3
E
EasyHotel
2 Bletchmore Close, Hayes UB3
F
Novotel Hotel
Holloway Lane, Valid any Departure, West Drayton UB7

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 599 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4.2/529 885 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 25 reviews, National Express was rated 3.3 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 296, with the trip lasting on average 347.

National Express Manchester Heathrow recent customer reviews

Bus set off late from Manchester and arrived late at Victoria coach station which nearly made us miss our next connecting bus to Heathrow airport that we had to run to with minutes before it set off. Also the journey from Victoria coach station to Heathrow station should have took 1 hour but also arrived to it destination late by 40 minutes. WiFi pointless on both bus’s as it did not work.

Phillip R.

3 December 2019

Bus was late but the conductor explained that traffic was heavy which was understandable. Both bus drivers were very professional and friendly and made the trip more enjoyable.

Nareen C.

22 April 2019

Pity there were no plug sockets on board and WiFi did not work. Otherwise pleasant.

Christopher T.

27 October 2018

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Arriva

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Heathrow by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Heathrow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Heathrow start at R 296. The average price for this route is around R 589. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Heathrow?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Heathrow is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 250 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Heathrow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Heathrow?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Heathrow at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Heathrow?
A bus trip from Manchester to Heathrow produces an estimated 6.2497 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Manchester to Heathrow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Heathrow?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Heathrow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Heathrow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/05

R 437

07/05

R 457

Today

R 467

09/05

R 375

10/05

R 436

11/05

R 315

12/05

R 304

13/05

R 303

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Heathrow was searched and found on 13 May 2026 with a price of R 303

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Heathrow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 303 to R 1 927 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 303, which is on 2026-05-13.

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.