What is the cheapest way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Trafford Centre and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Trafford Centre station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from The Trafford Centre Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Trafford Centre and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Trafford Centre to Luton. However, there are services departing from The Trafford Centre and arriving at Luton via Deansgate-Castlefield, Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Trafford Centre to Luton?

The distance between Trafford Centre and Luton is 219 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

How do I travel from Trafford Centre to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Trafford Centre to Luton?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Trafford Centre to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trafford Centre to Luton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trafford Centre to Luton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Trafford Centre to Luton?

The best way to get from Trafford Centre to Luton is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Trafford Centre to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trafford Centre to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trafford Centre to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Trafford Centre to Luton is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Trafford Centre to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Luton.

Trafford Centre to Luton - 8 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Trafford Centre to Luton 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
3h 44m
£43–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
4h 51m
£33–49
Line 23 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Stockport Interchange23 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station InterchangeMk1
4h 36m
Drive 160.7 mi
1. Drive from Trafford Centre to Luton160.7 mi
2h 50m
£41–59
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
4h 28m
£66–219
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton
5h 31m
£53–119
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
5h 8m
£70–165
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
5h 48m
£65–190

Trafford Centre to Luton by tram, train, and foot

300Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.2 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Trafford Centre, England and Luton, England?

You can take a vehicle from The Trafford Centre to Luton via Deansgate-Castlefield, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h.

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