The average bus between Manchester and South East takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to South East. 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 3 hours between Manchester and South East. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into South East at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to South East? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to South East. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at South East station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Manchester to South East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to South East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
The distance between Manchester and South East is 259.6 km. The road distance is 342 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h.