Train Manchester to Luton from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £96
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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2h 56m

£80–135

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 Monday, April 27, 2026

9:15 PM → 12:53 AM
Arrives next day
3h 38m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 2:33 AM
Arrives next day
4h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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