Bus Tickets from Manchester to Stansted

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TomorrowMay 23
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SatMay 24
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SunMay 25
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MonMay 26
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TueMay 27
from $44
WedMay 28
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ThuMay 29
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FriMay 30

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Coach Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Stansted.

Bus
Average Price$29 - $58Average Duration7h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$108 - $108Average Duration6h 8m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $40Average Duration3h 40m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Stansted

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to Stansted: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration7h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:50am
Distance152 miles (244 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Manchester to Stansted Bus

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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Manchester to Stansted.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manchester to Stansted.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Stansted that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Stansted

You can also go to Stansted by train

Train from Manchester to Stansted

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