What is the travel distance from Manchester to Stansted?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Stansted start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at London Stansted Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Next departures for Manchester to Stansted on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	8h 25m	8:30am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
	Bus	12:05am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	9h 5m	9:10am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	19h 10m	2:10am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
	Bus	12:10pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	14h	2:10am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Megabus UK + National Express	Bus	4:20pm	Shudehill	7h 20m	11:40pm	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 the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $71	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $108	Average Duration6h 8m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $46	Average Duration3h 20m	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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National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $42