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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Flights from Luton to Manchester depart on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $66 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 7 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 |
Flights per day 14 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:05 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$270
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$544
Fastest journey on Sep 01
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h
Flights on Sep 01
18
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Luton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Manchester will cost around $544 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $270.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 18 flights from Luton to Manchester, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct flights cover the 216 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the longest flights will take 1 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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BA1368Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $400.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$400 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Manchester:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Manchester costing on average $132.
A bus is $349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Manchester costing on average $400.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Manchester flights for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1380 | 9:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0h55 | 10:35 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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BA1358 | 6:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h00 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1300+ BA7825 | 7:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h40 | 3:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1390+ BA8902 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1390+ BA8904 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h00 | 3:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1362 | 10:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h05 | 11:30 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1306+ BA7825 | 11:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 3:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1306+ BA7827 | 11:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h20 | 7:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1396+ BA8906 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1396+ BA8904 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1364 | 12:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h05 | 1:10 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8756+ BA8906 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 7h00 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8756+ BA8904 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 3h05 | 3:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1424+ BA4057 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 7:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1312+ BA7827 | 2:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 7:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1368 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h05 | 3:10 PM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1400+ BA8906 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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