How to travel from Manchester to Luton

There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Luton including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Luton is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Luton:

A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $93 (€76).

A bus is $187 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $217 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

The distance from Manchester to Luton is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Luton is:

• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 12 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Luton:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
• Travel with British Airways to go to Luton by flight.
• Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Luton by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Luton with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
• 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.

Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.