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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which costs £29 - £45 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Luton to Manchester?

The distance between Luton and Manchester is 158 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £27 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Luton to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luton to Manchester train from?

Luton to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which takes 3h 51m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 3h 25m, you could also train, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Luton to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Manchester train arrive?

Luton to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Manchester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Luton to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Manchester?

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Luton to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 20m
£27–123
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3h 51m
£29–44
Drive 152.8 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Manchestercar 152.8 mi
3h 15m
£38–54
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
3h 25m
£51–149
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 35m
£55–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
5h 55m
£30–60
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 35m
£77–242
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 34m
£62–179

Luton to Manchester by bus and train

129Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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