Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

€35

Average price

€35

Fastest journey

5 h 55 m

Average duration

5 h 55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

217 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for London Luton Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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.

  • National Express
    11:40 PM5h55
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    5:35 AMAirport Bus Station
    €351One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a bus costs an average of €36.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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Bus
Driving

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€59

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is a bus with an average price of €43.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 27m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Luton Airport.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 3h 0m 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.

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:45AM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
€47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
12:05PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
12:15PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:55AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
€46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
04:10PM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
€41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:25PM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
€44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:35PM
Arrival Time
07:55PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
08:55PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
€41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
€45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
12:45AM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
04:20AM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:45PM
Arrival Time
04:20AM
Duration
6h35
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40PM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:55PM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
€46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:40PM
Arrival Time
05:35AM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
€35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:55PM
Arrival Time
05:35AM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
€60

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National Express6:15 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
5h05
11:20 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express12:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
4h30
5:15 PM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect

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National Express operates all buses services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.

There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 4h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
134 miles (217 km)
Average bus duration
4h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
€36
Buses per day
16
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
4h 20m
First bus
5:10 AM
Last bus
10:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Price
€36
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport can start from as little as €36 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is €43 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is 4h 20m to travel the 134 miles (217 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport leaves at 5:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport leaves at 10:55 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to London Luton Airport from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport is July.
Yes, you can take a bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) nor London Luton Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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