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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton (Station) and Manchester takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton (Station) to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton (Station) to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Luton (Station) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton (Station) is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 7m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 53m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 49m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways8h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 1m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton (Station) to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Luton (Station), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham in around 4h 33m.

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