🚌 Bus from Shudehill to Manchester Airport
4 direct routes · about 40 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 | ~40 min | 6 | 04:50 | 23:10 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UKN23 | FlixBus | ~46 min | 2 | 08:20 | 23:59 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UK072 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 2 | 07:40 | 15:40 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 2 | 09:10 | 19:00 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shudehill 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 Shudehill to Manchester Airport?
4 routes run directly from Shudehill to Manchester Airport: the UK980 (FlixBus), the UKN23 (FlixBus), the UK072 (FlixBus), the UK074 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Shudehill to Manchester Airport?
Around 40 minutes on the UK980, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shudehill to Manchester 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 Shudehill to Manchester Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.