🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Heathrow Airport
3 direct routes · about 315 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK980 | FlixBus | ~315 min | 6 | 04:50 | 23:10 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| 424 | National Express | ~340 min | 2 | 23:55 | 23:55 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UKN23 | FlixBus | ~326 min | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre 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 City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
3 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Heathrow Airport: the UK980 (FlixBus), the 424 (National Express), the UKN23 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
Around 315 minutes on the UK980, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UK980) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Heathrow Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.