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Travel by bus

24-hour bus services operate to and from the airport

Bus in and out of our Airport station

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Travelling to the airport by bus

Manchester Airport is well-served by a network of local and regional buses, running daily from early morning to late night; including weekends and bank holidays.

Buses to and from the city centre

Manchester Airport is linked to the city centre by a 24-hour Stagecoach bus service. Book Stagecoach tickets online today.

Bus timetables

Buses to Manchester Airport

Number 43 - Manchester - Withington - Northenden - Wythenshawe - Manchester Airport - Live updates

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Number 103 - Manchester - Moss Side - Wythenshawe - Peel Hall - Manchester Airport - Live updates

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Number 199 - Buxton - Dove Holes - New Mills - High Lane - Hazel Grove - Stockport – Manchester Airport - Live updates

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Number 288 - East Didsbury - Baguley - Altrincham Interchange - Manchester Airport - Live updates

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Number 313 - Stockport bus station – Adswood – Cheadle Hulme – Grove Lane – Manchester Airport - Live updates

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Number X30 - Stockport Bus Station - Manchester Airport Station - Manchester Airport Cargo Centre - Live updates

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Buses from Manchester Airport

Number 43 - Manchester Airport - Wythenshawe - Northenden - Withington - Manchester - Live updates

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Number 103 - Manchester Airport - Peel Hall - Wythenshawe - Moss Side - Manchester - Live updates

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Number 199 - Manchester Airport - Stockport - Hazel Grove - High Lane - New Mills - Dove Holes - Buxton - Live updates

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Number 288 - Manchester Airport - Altrincham Interchange - Baguley - East Didsbury - Live updates

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Number X30 - Stockport Bus Station - Manchester Airport Station - Manchester Airport Cargo Centre - Live updates

Home Bag Check-in

Why struggle to carry all your luggage on the bus when Manchester Airport can get it to your plane for you? In partnership with AirPortr, we can come to your house and collect your bags at a time that suits you, check them in and seal them in front of you, and then take them to your plane so you can travel to the airport hassle-free.

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FAQs

Where is the airport bus stop?

Buses to Manchester Airport arrive at and leave from The Station, the airport's dedicated transport interchange. It’s open 24 hours a day and links trains, coaches and buses into one building. It is connected to all terminals by the Skylink moving walkways, lifts and escalators.

Where can I find a bus timetable?

You can find more information on bus routes to and from the airport on TfGM’s bus route planner.

Which terminal is the bus station at Manchester Airport?

The bus station at Manchester Airport is located in the airport train station, all three terminals are located within a 10-minute walk.
Terminal 1 (T1): approx. 5-minute walk
Terminal 2 (T2): approx. 10-minute walk
Terminal 3 (T3): approx. 7-minute walk

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FastTrack

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