What is the cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Manchester?

The distance between Dunstable and Manchester is 151 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

How do I travel from Dunstable to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Dunstable to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Manchester bus from?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Bus or fly from Dunstable to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Dunstable to Manchester bus arrive?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Manchester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dunstable to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3430+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dunstable to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunstable to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Liscombe Road to Central stationX1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 2m
£33–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
4h 19m
£34–50
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Manchester152.6 mi
3h 6m
£39–56
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 9m
£66–218
Bus, train via Coventry
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Bus StationX2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventry
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 29m
£43–143
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LTN - MAN
4h 48m
£60–149
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h
£64–198

Dunstable to Manchester by bus and train

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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