The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and M6 motorway takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to M6 motorway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and M6 motorway. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 6:04 PM which arrives into M6 motorway at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 57m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to M6 motorway. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at M6 motorway station via Chester Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to M6 motorway bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to M6 motorway bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Sougher's Lane station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and M6 motorway is 30.3 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to M6 motorway via Chester Street, Leigh Bus Station, and Sougher's Lane in around 3h 7m.