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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunstable is to bus and train which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 23m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Quadrant via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunstable?

The distance between Manchester and Dunstable is 157 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunstable without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Manchester to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunstable bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Manchester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunstable is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunstable is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manchester to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Dunstable.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Dunstable by train, bus, 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.

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 The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
3h 27m
£48–80
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
5h 23m
£31–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 16m
£33–79
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunstablecar 150.5 mi
3h 15m
£37–54
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to White Lion Retail Parkbus
4h 7m
£89–271
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 54m
£52–190
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 21m
£64–247
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
4h 44m
£123–273

Manchester to Dunstable by train and bus

122Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN) 3 times a day.

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