Bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$62
tomorrow
$66
Wednesday
$28
Thursday
$47
Friday
$49
Saturday
$30
Sunday
$51

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 7:30 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $62
National Express 7h 35m 6:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 1:50 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $65
National Express 7h 20m 4:35 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 7h 7m 10:50 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 5:57 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 8h 25m 11:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:05 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Luton Airport, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 32m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      6:10 AM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 47m
      0
      8:25 AM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      10:12 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 12:20 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 7:15 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 8h 35m 1:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:50 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 7h 20m 4:35 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 7h 35m 6:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 1:50 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 8h 15m 7:30 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Coventry, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 47m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      11:30 AM
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 2m
      0
      12:55 PM
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Bus Station
      5:57 PM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $39
    Travel time is 1h 52m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 6:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 1:50 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 7h 5m 3:20 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 8h 35m 1:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:50 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 20m 4:35 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 15m 7:30 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 7m 10:50 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 5:57 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $47
National Express 6h 42m 1:50 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $47
National Express 8h 25m 11:40 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:05 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 5m 3:20 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 20m 4:35 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 11:55 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Coventry, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 35m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:55 AM
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      4:20 AM
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Bus Station
      7:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 53m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 47m 7:45 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 7h 2m 1:30 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 8:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $50
National Express 7h 27m 10:30 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 5:57 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 7h 10m 8:50 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 4:00 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 25m 3:00 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Coventry, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 35m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:55 AM
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      4:20 AM
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Bus Station
      7:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 33m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 35m 1:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:50 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 6h 50m 3:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 0m 11:45 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 7:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 6h 50m 8:55 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 7h 15m 4:35 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 11:50 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Coventry, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 35m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:55 AM
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      4:20 AM
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Bus Station
      7:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 37m 7:55 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:32 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 6h 50m 8:55 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $60
National Express 6h 50m 3:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $60
National Express 7h 27m 10:30 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 5:57 PM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 8h 35m 1:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station 9:50 AM London Stansted Airport Stansted Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport via Coventry, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 35m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:55 AM
      Coventry
      Trinity St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • National Express
      2h 55m
      0
      4:20 AM
      Coventry
      Pool Meadow Bus Station
      7:15 AM
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport is $28 on 9/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 9 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus $28
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 146.5 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/20
Monday 09/21
$62
Tuesday 09/22
$66
Wednesday 09/23
$28
Thursday 09/24
$47
Friday 09/25
$49
Saturday 09/26
$30
Sunday 09/27
$51
Monday 09/28
Tuesday 09/29
$28
Wednesday 09/30
$47
Thursday 10/01
$45
Friday 10/02
$49
Saturday 10/03
Sunday 10/04
Monday 10/05
$49
Tuesday 10/06
$47
Wednesday 10/07
Thursday 10/08
$28
Friday 10/09
Saturday 10/10
$28
Sunday 10/11
$30
Monday 10/12
Tuesday 10/13
$49
Wednesday 10/14
$43
Thursday 10/15
$28
Friday 10/16
Saturday 10/17

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport from our users.

National Express from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport:

Cheapest Price $28
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 9/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Manchester Airport London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 7h 35m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Manchester Airport starts at 4:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for London Stansted Airport starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Airport London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Airport London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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