🚌 Bus from Victoria to Manchester Airport
5 direct routes · about 325 min · first bus 11:45, last bus 20:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | National Express | ~325 min | 11 | 11:45 | 20:30 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| UK021 | FlixBus | ~300 min | 2 | 09:00 | 10:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 424 | National Express | ~375 min | 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 421 | National Express | ~315 min | 1 | 02:00 | 02:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
| 422 | National Express | ~415 min | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (->NE) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Victoria 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 Victoria to Manchester Airport?
5 routes run directly from Victoria to Manchester Airport: the 541 (National Express), the UK021 (FlixBus), the 424 (National Express), the 421 (National Express), the 422 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Victoria to Manchester Airport?
Around 325 minutes on the 541, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Victoria to Manchester Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 541) leaves around 11:45 and the last around 20:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Victoria to Manchester Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.