How far is Stansted from Manchester?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stansted to Manchester leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre, Manchester City Football Club, Chill Factore, Ordsall Hall and Coronation Street The Tour.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 31 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Stansted
Departure location: London Stansted Airport Coach Station
Arrival time: August 1 at 4:40am
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flibco + Megabus
Flibco + Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 31 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Stansted
Departure location: London Stansted Airport Coach Station
Arrival time: August 1 at 4:40am
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flibco + Megabus
Flibco + Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m
Departure time: July 31 at 8:30pm
Departure city: Stansted
Departure location: London Stansted Airport Coach Station
Arrival time: August 1 at 4:40am
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flibco + Megabus
Flibco + Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 10m
Departure time: July 31 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Stansted
Departure location: London Stansted Airport Coach Station
Arrival time: August 1 at 4:40am
Destination city: Manchester
Destination location: Shudehill
Operated by: Flibco + Megabus
Flibco + Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 40m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stansted to Manchester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $82	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$86 - $86	Average Duration6h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $41	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Stansted to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Stansted to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50

Average bus trip duration8h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure1:05am

Distance147 miles (237 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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National Express

4/529,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29426 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 $34

National Express Stansted Manchester recent customer reviews

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Stansted to Manchester Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Manchester?

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Shudehill

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stansted - Manchester

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Stansted to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Stansted to Manchester.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Stansted to Manchester.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Stansted to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Stansted by bus?

Bus from Stansted to Manchester

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Stansted to Manchester

Top traveled bus routes

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