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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Asda via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Dunstable is 152 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus from?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Dunstable is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1398+ hotels available in Dunstable.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Church Streetbus X1
3h 41m
£32–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
4h 59m
£34–57
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstablecar 149.7 mi
3h 8m
£36–52
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
4h 34m
£83–240
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
5h 31m
£61–155
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 13m
£51–150
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 56m
£58–177

Greater Manchester to Dunstable by bus and train

124Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.8 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to The Quadrant via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Nottingham, Kettering, Luton, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 31m.

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