How to travel from Manchester to Luton

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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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Flight

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€85

Average price

€190

Average price

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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30m

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3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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30m

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4h 6m

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1h 6m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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East Midlands Trains

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Manchester to Luton

How to get from Manchester to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM3h20
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
05:40PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM3h20
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
05:40PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1373
05:20PM1h00
Manchester Airport
06:20PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW03164+CrossCountryC74800+East Midlands TrainsC51580 · C52509
08:34AM3h21
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:55AMLuton station (LUT)
$1041One-way
3 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12357 · C51244 · C52418
08:43AM3h42
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:25PMLuton station (LUT)
$1041One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02910+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW59436
08:14AM3h26
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$1161One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM3h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:40PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50PM3h00
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
09:50PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:30PM3h20
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:50PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$371One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1369
03:05PM1h10
Manchester Airport
04:15PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$2761One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1361
10:15AM1h15
Manchester Airport
11:30AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3131One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1359
09:00AM1h15
Manchester Airport
10:15AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Luton.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Luton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Luton is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Luton is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Luton is:
  • 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.

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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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.
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