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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
9:33PM
8h17m
5:50AM
Gatwick - Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Cheapest
Manchester - Shudehill
Cheapest
9:25PM
8h25m
5:50AM
Gatwick - London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
2nd Cheapest
Manchester - Shudehill
2nd Cheapest
9:33PM
7h37m
5:10AM
Gatwick - Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Fastest
Manchester - Airport (MAN)
Fastest
9:20PM
9h30m
6:50AM
Gatwick - London Sixt Gatwick
Manchester - Shudehill
9:30PM
9h20m
6:50AM
Gatwick - Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Manchester - Shudehill
Bus Gatwick to Manchester: Trip Overview

Bus Gatwick to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration8h 45m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure6:10 AM
Distance177 miles (284 km)
Latest bus departure9:45 PM

Gatwick to Manchester Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Gatwick to Manchester. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Gatwick to Manchester will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Gatwick to Manchester, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10AM - 9:45PM
Minimum Price$13
Average Ticket Price$60
Minimum Trip Duration6h37m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h45m
Distance177 miles (284 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gatwick - Manchester

The best way to travel from Gatwick to Manchester is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Gatwick to Manchester takes about 8h 45m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 6h 37m. This is the time it takes to travel the 182 miles (294 km) that separate the two cities.

Gatwick and Manchester are 182 miles (294 km) apart.

On average, there are 18 daily departures on this route, offered by National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus. The number of buses from Gatwick to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Gatwick to Manchester by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 6:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 9:45 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Manchester from Gatwick, chances are that your bus will depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $12 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Manchester from Gatwick.

The bus ticket costs $60 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $12 to $94, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John Rylands Library, Chill Factore, Manchester City Football Club, Coronation Street The Tour and Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/21
$27
04/22
$27
Today
$13
04/24
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04/25
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04/26
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04/27
$13
04/28
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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $51 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2024-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gatwick and Manchester!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gatwick to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gatwick to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from Manchester to Gatwick

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