Bus from Kensington (Liverpool) to Manchester Airport
5 direct routes · about 62 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 22:00 (weekdays); night service 170 runs 02:35–19:38.
Next buses to Manchester Airport as of 10:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kensington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | National Express | ~62 min | 10 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 02:35 | 19:38 | Crown Street (adj) | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) | Old Swan |
| 811 | National Express | ~50 min | 6 | Fridays only | 07:05 | 20:05 | Crown Street (adj) | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) | Old Swan |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 05:25 | 21:20 | Edge Hill Station (Stop D) | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK072, UK074
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK072 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:45 | 18:55 | Edge Hill Station (Stop D) | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) | — |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 12:20 | 22:00 | Edge Hill Station (Stop D) | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kensington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 170 bus or 811 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kensington to Manchester Airport?
5 routes run directly from Kensington to Manchester Airport: the 170 (National Express), the 811 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the UK072 (FlixBus), the UK074 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 170, 10 times each weekday — board at Crown Street (adj) and get off at Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C), about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kensington to Manchester Airport?
Around 62 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Old Swan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kensington to Manchester Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 22:00 — and night service 170 runs 02:35–19:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kensington to Manchester Airport?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.