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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Manchester
Omio 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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $198 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Manchester:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Manchester costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Manchester costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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