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 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

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 Asda via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunstable?

The distance between Manchester and Dunstable is 217 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 which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunstable train from?

Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dunstable train arrive?

Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1417+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 6m
£82–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 8m
£32–80
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunstablecar 150.5 mi
3h 15m
£38–55
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 Asdabus
4h 7m
£89–302
Train, bus
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 X1 / ...
3h 20m
£48–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
5h 15m
£32–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 53m
£52–200
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
£75–237

Manchester to Dunstable by train and foot

323Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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