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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Manchester will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 17 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Manchester on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 218 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX422 · NX540
NX707 · NX421
NX707 · NX540
NX422 · NX424
NX230 · NX540
NX707 · NX540
NX707 · NX540
NX240 · NX540
NX230 · NX540
NX240 · NX540Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $74 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 4h 38m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Manchester buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX540 | Delayed 12:30 PM 9:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 10:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX540 | On time 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h15 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | Delayed 12:30 PM 1:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 2:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 5:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h30 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX541 | 7:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 8:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX540 | On time 10:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX422 | On time 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX421 | On time 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
NX422 · NX424 | Delayed 4:40 AM 12:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h45 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX422 | 12:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h55 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX422 · NX540 | 5:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h30 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 9:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 2:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 4:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h30 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 8:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX422 | On time 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 6:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX421 | On time 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 7:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Luton Airport to Manchester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Leading civic gallery with important British art, design, fashion and rotating exhibitions in the city centre.
Large university museum with acclaimed natural history, archaeology and cultural collections after a major redevelopment.
Creative district known for street art, indie culture, music heritage, vintage character and photogenic backstreets.
Canal-side conservation area with Roman roots, warehouses, bridges and some of Manchester’s best urban walks.
Historic civic square framed by landmark architecture and a frequent focal point for events and city photos.
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A traditional North West breakfast staple made from pork blood, oats, and seasoning, strongly associated with nearby Bury and commonly served in Manchester.
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A renowned fine dining restaurant in central Manchester, known for refined modern British cooking and elegant service in a historic setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels, drinks, and central dining cost more on weekends and during major events.
Service is often included at 10-12.5% in restaurants; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or takeaway, but small change is appreciated.
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