Manchester to Luton Trains

Manchester to Luton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Luton takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
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2h 57m

£80–143

Manchester to Luton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Luton at 2:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

6:35 PM → 9:09 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
6:55 PM → 9:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 10:09 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 10:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:05 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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