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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 $25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 $25, while a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $145 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Luton:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $80.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 3h 51m 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.
FlixBus6:05 PM3h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:05 PMLuton$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:05 PM3h00Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:05 PMLuton$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
Other options
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LM144500+C042251:15 PM3h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$1021One-way2 transfers- W33049+LM031800+C0421812:15 PM3h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$1021One-way2 transfers
- W33031+LM143700+
C027681:45 PM3h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:57 PMLuton station (LUT)$1021One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM3h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:00 PMLuton$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM3h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:05 PMLuton$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM3h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:00 PMLuton$421One-way0 transfers
- BA13797:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2181One-way0 transfers
- BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2181One-way0 transfers
- BA13694:35 PM1h05Manchester Airport5:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Luton:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Luton costing on average $80.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Luton costing on average $145.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- 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.
- 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 Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Luton by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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