The average bus between Manchester and Luton Hoo takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Luton Hoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Manchester and Luton Hoo. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Luton Hoo at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Luton Hoo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Luton Hoo. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Luton Hoo station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Manchester to Luton Hoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Luton Hoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Luton Hoo is 219.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.