How to get from Manchester to Heathrow
- 243 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to Heathrow: 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
Manchester to Heathrow: 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.
- 1Manchester → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·4h 10m - 2London Heathrow → London HeathrowbusLocal bus·45m
- 3London Heathrow → Hendon Central - Bus Stop FbusAirport shuttle bus·42m
- 4Hendon Central - Bus Stop F → London City AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·44m
- 5London City Airport → HeathrowbusRegional connection·1h 19m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London HeathrowBook →Local busLondon Heathrow-London HeathrowBook →Airport shuttle busLondon Heathrow-Hendon Central - Bus Stop F, Hendon Central - Bus Stop F-London City AirportBook →Regional connectionLondon City Airport-HeathrowBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to Heathrow works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Manchester to London Heathrow, about 4h 10m. Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by Local bus bus on to London (45 min). Transfer in London and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Hendon Central - Bus Stop F (42 min). Transfer in Hendon Central - Bus Stop F and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to London (44 min). Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Heathrow (1h 19m). In total it's roughly €42 over 11h, 4 transfers.
Manchester to Heathrow: common questions
Is there a bus from Manchester to Heathrow?
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 Heathrow from Manchester?
About 243 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Manchester to Heathrow?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Heathrow?
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: FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026