Manchester airport to Manchester
by bus.

One bus from Manchester Airport into Manchester, priced for your whole party, with the other ways in for comparison.

Manchester by bus

How do I get from Manchester airport to Manchester city center by bus?

One bus reaches Piccadilly: the Bus 43, £2 for one traveler, 48–82 min, to Piccadilly Gardens. For one traveler that is the cheapest way into Manchester by any means. The fastest way overall is the Train to Piccadilly, 13–20 min.

1 bus from Manchester Airport

One way · 2 adults · All service hours · Totals for your whole group

Lowest listed total · shortest ride

Bus 43

bus · Bee Network

48–82 min rideEvery 10 minRuns all night

The bus stands at The StationPiccadilly Gardens

24-hour service

£4total for 2 adults£2 each2 × £2 adult fareBuy ticketOn Bee Network

Hours, tickets & luggage

The single "hopper" ticket is £2.00 adult, £1.00 child; under-fives travel free. Tap a contactless card or phone at the door for the same £2.00, with further Bee Network buses free within an hour and a £5.00 daily cap on the same card. A 1-day Bee Bus ticket is £5.00 (£2.50 child), valid until 03:59 the next morning; a 1-day family ticket is £9.00 for one or two adults with one to three children, off-peak only. Cash is accepted on board.

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Where each bus leaves you

Bus 43

From The bus stands at The Station to Piccadilly Gardens, via Wythenshawe, Northenden, Withington, Fallowfield, Rusholme, the Royal Infirmary and the universities on Oxford Road. 48–82 min

Before you travel

How much is the bus from Manchester airport to Manchester city center?

Bus 43: £2 for one traveler, £4 for two.

How long does the bus take from Manchester airport to Manchester?

Bus 43: 48–82 min, to Piccadilly Gardens.

What time does the bus run from Manchester airport?

Bus 43: Runs all night.