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London Manchester

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Mon, 29 Apr LHR - MAN

Tue, 30 Apr MAN - LHR

£94 £88

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London Manchester

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Thu, 30 May LHR - MAN

£26 £25

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London Manchester

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Tue, 07 May LHR - MAN

Tue, 07 May MAN - LHR

£64 £62

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London Manchester

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Wed, 08 May LHR - MAN

Fri, 10 May MAN - LHR

£100 £95

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London Manchester

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Mon, 13 May LHR - MAN

Thu, 16 May MAN - LHR

£86 £84

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London Manchester

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Wed, 22 May LHR - MAN

Wed, 22 May MAN - LHR

£97 £95

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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket

30% Trains in Manchester are 30% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

Manchester £2

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

20% A meal in Manchester is 20% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £19

Manchester £15

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

20% A taxi fare in Manchester is 20% cheaper than in London.

London £4

Manchester £3.3

Coffee Regular cappuccino

1% Coffee in Manchester is 1% cheaper than in London.

London £3.6

Manchester £3.56

Distance: 163 miles

London airports

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Manchester airports

Manchester International (MAN) How far from city centre: 9 miles

Birmingham Intl (BHX) How far from city centre: 74 miles

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) How far from city centre: 27 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Manchester

How long is the London flight to Manchester?

The flight duration is one hour and five minutes to travel from the capital to Manchester, so it won't be long until you can start you holiday.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

Arrive with at least 40 minutes to spare prior to departures to get through security and at least 90 minutes beforehand if you are checking-in luggage.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Manchester?

Manchester is known as one of the UK's wettest cities, so make sure your fun isn't spouled by packing a jacket and an umbrella.

Which airlines fly from London to Manchester?

Several airline names provide cheap flights between London and Manchester:

British Airways, the airline with the largest fleet in the UK.
Aer Lingus, a low-cost airline based in Ireland.
Aurigny Air Services, an airline based in Guernsey.
FlyBe, another cheap flight operator based in the UK.

How to find cheap flights from London to Manchester

Budget tickets for direct flights from London to Manchester can be found in moments with eDreams. Simply scroll down to see any last-minute travel deals on the cities' pages on the website. For specific dates, just enter them and results will ensue that afford you the chance to see the cheapest flight services at the top of the page. You can then filter by your preferred departure airport or airline. Booking 90 days before you intend to travel is generally the best way of securing flight ticket deals, and this includes domestic flights. Try searching a day before you had initially intended to travel because that may bring up some deals on airfares you had not expected. You will be sure to find the cheapest time to go.

When is the best time to fly from London to Manchester?

May through August is a great time for city breaks or longer trips to Manchester. The city hosts several summer festivals, some of which include:

June: Sounds of the City
July: Manchester Jazz Festival
August: Manchester Pride Big Weekend

In December, the city also comes to life with various Christmas markets around, many of which have European themes.

Airports in London

London is served by several airports, three of which provide frequent services to Manchester. The airport names are:

Useful information about Heathrow International Airport

How to get to the airport:

London Underground – Piccadilly Line – 30 minutes - £6.
Heathrow Express - Paddington Station – 15 minutes - £22

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, outdoor smoking zones, food and drink from many outlets.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport is located in Docklands and is the most central of the capital's air hubs.

How to get to the airport:

DLR from Bank Underground Station– 20 minutes - £5.
Bus - Routes 473 and 474.
Taxi from central London – 30 minutes - £25.

Services: open between 6:30 am and 10:00 pm, free Wi-Fi, no smoking inside, eateries before and after security.

Useful information about Southend Airport

Southend Airport not far from London, about 40 miles to its east.

How to get to the airport:

Train from London Liverpool Street – 65 minutes - £17.
Taxi - 90 minutes - £45-£60.

Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, external smoking zones, food and drink served in the departure lounge.

Airports in Manchester

Manchester International is the only Airport in the city.

Useful information about Manchester International Airport

How to get to the airport:

By rail. Manchester Piccadilly Station to Manchester Airport railway station – 20 minutes - £4.
Tram. Metrolink services from Manchester Victoria - every 12 minutes – 30 minutes - £5.
Taxi. 20 minutes from the city centre - £20-£30.

Services: open 24/7, 30 minutes free Wi-Fi, designated outdoor smoking areas, food and rink outlets open during the day.

What to do and visit in Manchester?

Visit the great sporting arenas that have brought so much joy to the people of Manchester. Manchester is home to Old Trafford, a football and cricket complex, plus the Etihad Stadium which is home to Manchester City FC. You can book stadium tours in advance.
Tour the museums. Manchester is home to the National Football Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry as well as the Whitworth, an art gallery by the University of Manchester and which contains more than 55,000 pieces.
Take in a theatrical production before or after a lovely meal in the evening. The Lowry and the Palace Theatre, the latter which has been entertaining the city since 1891, put on all types of shows, from pantomimes to opera.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Manchester

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United Kingdom. At eDreams have you covered!

If I want to book flights from London to Manchester at eDreams, how can I find them?

Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £25 for the route London - Manchester. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.

Is Manchester more expensive than London to visit?

Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Manchester costs an average of 3.30 GBP pounds, 17% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 30% less in Manchester: 2.00 GBP pounds against 2.85 GBP pounds in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 15.00 GBP euros in Manchester, 21% less than the 19.00 GBP euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 1% cheaper in Manchester, with an average of 3.56 GBP euros, while in London the coffee costs 3.60 GBP.

What would be the best time to book a flight from London to Manchester?

The most popular months to book from London to Manchester are April, January and December.

When would be the best time to travel from London to Manchester?

The best time of the year to visit Manchester from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Manchester from London in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and February. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, August and March are the months with fewer searches for London - Manchester.

What is the duration of a flight from London to Manchester?

Flight duration from London to Manchester is around 01:07 hours on average, at an average distance of 276 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

What is the weather like in Manchester compared to London?

The average temperature in London is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm ,Manchester's temperatures reach 26.08 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.77 degrees in Manchester, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Manchester have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

From which airports is it possible to fly from London to Manchester?

The main route from London to Manchester is: Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester International (MAN). The following airlines fly this route:

British Airways.
Royal Jordanian.
Iberia.
You can also find London - Manchester flights between London City (LCY) to Manchester International (MAN) which are flown by the following airline(s): British Airways.
BA Cityflyer.

The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Manchester are: