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Heathrow Central Station to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Heathrow Central Station and Manchester takes 5h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow Central Station to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Heathrow Central Station to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Heathrow Central Station and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Central Station is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow Central Station to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Heathrow Central Station to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Heathrow Central Station, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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