The average bus between Gatwick and Manchester takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Gatwick and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Gatwick to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
Gatwick to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Gatwick to Manchester bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Gatwick and Manchester is 292.7 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street in around 6h 1m.