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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $50 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 $50, while a flight costs an average of $405.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $405 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Luton:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $131.
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $405.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Luton
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.
FlixBus1:55 PM 3h05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 5:00 PM Luton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:55 PM 3h05 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 5:00 PM Luton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1369
2:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport $338 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33925+
W45549+
Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International12:34 PM 3h23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:57 PM Luton station (LUT) $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33948+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+W32960
12:14 PM 3h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33948+
C41905+Tube from London Euston to London St Pancras International12:14 PM 3h26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:40 PM Luton station (LUT) $82 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
1:30 PM 3h30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5:00 PM Luton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 PM 3h00 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East 9:00 PM Luton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:40 PM 3h20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 9:00 PM Luton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1373
5:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $444 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1367
12:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $485 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1383
6:05 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport $499 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Luton:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $131.
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $405.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Luton by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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