How to get from Heathrow to Manchester
- 243 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Manchester: bus. The two cities are about 243 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
243 km
Heathrow to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London LutonbusRegional connection·1h 33m
- 2London Luton → LutonbusLocal bus·45m
- 3Luton → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·3h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLuton-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Manchester works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 1h 33m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to Luton (45 min). Transfer in Luton and continue by FlixBus bus on to Manchester (3h 5m). In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 20m, 2 transfers.
Heathrow to Manchester: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Manchester?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Manchester from Heathrow?
About 243 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Manchester?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026