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Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Longford to Ringway. Traveling by bus from Longford to Ringway usually takes around 6 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Megabus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 151 mi (244 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $8.42 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Longford to Ringway?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Longford to Ringway that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, National Express usually offers more choice, with 9 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megabus | 5 | 5h 16m | $26.71 |
| National Express | 9 | 6h 48m | $49.03 |
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 151 miles from Longford to Ringway. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Ringway at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Longford to Ringway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Longford?
Main departure station: London Heathrow Airport T2 And T3
Longford has two bus stations with service to Ringway.
All bus stations in Longford:
London Heathrow Airport T2 And T3
Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Where does the bus arrive in Ringway?
Image credit: North West Transport Photos
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Manchester Airport
Refurbished in 2004 and 2014, Manchester Airport Station is a combined rail, Metrolink tram, and bus station. Referred to as "The Station" on signage, it is linked to the airport terminals by the Sky Link elevated walkway. Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales operate rail services, with destinations including central Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. National Express and Megabus also operate frequent buses to and from the airport. The Metrolink tram connects with Manchester Victoria rail station, located much closer to the center of Manchester.
All bus stations in Ringway:
Manchester Airport
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