Leading travel tech company FlixBus has announced the launch of new direct coach services linking Manchester and Manchester Airport with London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, giving travellers an easier and more affordable way to reach the capital’s busiest air hubs.
The new routes, which begin operating on Thursday 5 February 2026, will initially run three times a day in each direction, with plans to increase frequency to six services daily by April.
Designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience, the services will include stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry, enabling passengers across the Midlands and North West to travel directly to their preferred airport without the need for central London connections.
The new services form part of FlixBus’s wider effort to expand its long-distance coach network across the UK, responding to a growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable transport options. Passengers will be able to travel between major cities and airports at competitive prices, while avoiding the cost and stress of airport parking or complicated train changes.
Luggage, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging points are included in all tickets, reflecting the company’s focus on comfort and convenience for modern travellers.
In a further expansion of its network, Oxford will also join the FlixBus map for the first time, connecting the city directly with Birmingham, Heathrow, and Gatwick each day.
FlixBus Vice President for West Europe, Andreas Schorling, said:
“Airport services are a clear customer favourite, and enhancing airport services is a core element of our growth plans this year. We’re offering more of the great value, sustainability and reliability that passengers expect from FlixBus.”
The new routes mark an expansion of FlixBus’s partnership with Prospect Coaches, further strengthening the company’s position in the UK’s long-distance travel market.
Tickets are available to book now via flixbus.co.uk or through the FlixBus app.