What is the travel distance from Manchester to Stansted?

The distance between Manchester and Stansted is around 241 km (149 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Stansted?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Manchester, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.

Bus from Manchester to Stansted starting at $60 | Compare & Save up to 41%

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Next departures for Manchester to Stansted on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	7h 35m	1:50pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Coach Station	8h 45m	3:00pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Coach Station	6h 15m	5:15pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Coach Station	7h 25m	11:10pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Coach Station	6h 55m	12:40am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

241 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $102	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$157 - $157	Average Duration6h 8m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $66	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Stansted?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
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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 Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $60

National Express Manchester Stansted recent customer reviews

Motorway was closed, delayed the journey by 2 hrs. I had a connection in Birmingham, bus waited 10 mins for me. Brilliant

Patricia C.

May 4, 2019

Relaxing journey

Susan R.

October 8, 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,275 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Stansted by bus

What is the travel distance from Manchester to Stansted?
The distance between Manchester and Stansted is around 241 km (149 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Manchester, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.