🚌 Bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre
12 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 22:05 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Bee Network | ~65 min | 144 | 04:35 | 22:05 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand E) |
| 103 | Bee Network | ~68 min | 54 | 06:02 | 00:12 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand D) |
| 170 | National Express | ~35 min | 28 | 03:30 | 20:35 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) |
| 541 | National Express | ~25 min | 11 | 17:15 | 01:15 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| 172 | National Express | ~40 min | 7 | 06:20 | 23:40 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) |
| 120 | National Express | ~30 min | 7 | 10:45 | 22:45 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| 121 | National Express | ~50 min | 5 | 09:25 | 16:45 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| UK076 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 3 | 09:55 | 20:30 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) |
| 424 | National Express | ~25 min | 2 | 05:45 | 05:45 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| 181 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | 00:45 | 00:45 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| 421 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
| 422 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | 05:55 | 05:55 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester Airport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre?
12 routes run directly from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre: the 43 (Bee Network), the 103 (Bee Network), the 170 (National Express), the 541 (National Express), the 172 (National Express), the 120 (National Express), the 121 (National Express), the UK076 (FlixBus), the 424 (National Express), the 181 (National Express), the 421 (National Express), the 422 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre?
Around 65 minutes on the 43, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 43) leaves around 04:35 and the last around 22:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.