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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Luton is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Luton is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Luton?

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

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Luton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Luton?

The distance between Manchester and Luton is 214 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Manchester to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Luton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Luton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Luton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Luton is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Luton is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Manchester to Luton.

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Manchester to Luton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Luton 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 Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 57m
£80–135
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
4h 2m
£29–70
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lutoncar 153 mi
3h 14m
£39–55
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 14m
£49–157
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 Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3h 3m
£50–80
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
4h 2m
£87–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 422
5h 55m
£30–80
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
3h 47m
£82–253
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
4h 45m
£58–174
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 27m
£116–257

Manchester to Luton by train and foot

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Luton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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