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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Central buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Central takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Central. 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 54m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
  2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
6h 42m
£29–58

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Central bus times

Buses run hourly between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Stansted Airport (STN) is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Manchester Central, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Manchester Central via Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 42m.

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