How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport cost?

The bus ticket price from Manchester to London Stansted Airport starts at £20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester to London Stansted Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

The average travel time between Manchester and London Stansted Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 149 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Manchester and London Stansted Airport?

The number of buses from Manchester to London Stansted Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Manchester to London Stansted Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

When taking the bus from Manchester to London Stansted Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with BlaBlaCar, National Express, CrossCountry.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?

Buses travelling between Manchester and London Stansted Airport leave from Shudehill or Coach Station and arrive at Stansted London Airport (STN).

Bus Manchester to London Stansted Airport from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next carpool departures

Next departures from Manchester to Stansted on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Carpool	16:00	Manchester Airport	4h 20m	20:20	Stansted Airport	Cheapest
	Carpool	18:30	Manchester Airport	3h 50m	22:20	Stansted Airport	Fastest

Next departures from Manchester to Stansted on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Carpool	12:00	Manchester Airport	3h 40m	15:40	Stansted Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:01 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to London Stansted Airport

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London Stansted Airport. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£32 - £54	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£83 - £83	Average duration6h 8m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £35	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in Manchester and London Stansted Airport?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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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
Stansted London Airport (STN)
Terminal Rd N, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6PL, UK

Official partners

National Express

4/529,748 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29748 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £32

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.

4 May 2019

Relaxing journey

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8 October 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,281 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Stansted

How much does a bus ticket from Manchester to London Stansted Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Manchester to London Stansted Airport starts at £20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Manchester to London Stansted Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?
The average travel time between Manchester and London Stansted Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 149 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Manchester and London Stansted Airport?
The number of buses from Manchester to London Stansted Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Manchester to London Stansted Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?
When taking the bus from Manchester to London Stansted Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with BlaBlaCar, National Express, CrossCountry.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to London Stansted Airport?
Buses travelling between Manchester and London Stansted Airport leave from Shudehill or Coach Station and arrive at Stansted London Airport (STN).