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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €72.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €190 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m 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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How to get from Manchester to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Luton 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 Manchester to Luton:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $71 (€56).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Luton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Luton by flight.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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