- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Luton will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 19 buses from Manchester to Luton, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
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Buses from Manchester to Luton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Luton.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Luton buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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NX120 · NX707 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h50 | 4:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h00 | 6:10 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 8h06 | 8:05 AM Luton | 1 transfer | |
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NX421 · NX230 | 2:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 9:35 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX230 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 7:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h15 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 9:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 3:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX737 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 3:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | 12:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX737 | 1:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h25 | 6:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h05 | 5:00 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX707 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 5h15 | 7:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h20 | 9:00 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX707 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h05 | 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 7:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Luton buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Luton, Station Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). Use this guide to compare Manchester and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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