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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

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 32m.

How far is it from Luton to Manchester?

The distance between Luton and Manchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 153.9 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 18m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway 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 which takes 3h 25m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 3h 21m, you could also train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Luton to Manchester bus arrive?

Luton to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 14m to drive from Luton to Manchester.

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

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

Book your Luton to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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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 18m
£47–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
3h 25m
£18–45
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Manchestercar 153 mi
3h 14m
£38–55
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
3h 21m
£64–145
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 32m
£78–116
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 48m
£26–45
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 1m
£63–235
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 7m
£59–187

Luton to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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