The average bus between Manchester and Luton Airport Parkway Station takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Luton Airport Parkway Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Luton Airport Parkway Station. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Luton Airport Parkway Station at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Luton Airport Parkway Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Luton Airport Parkway Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Luton Airport Parkway Station station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Manchester to Luton Airport Parkway Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Luton Airport Parkway Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Manchester and Luton Airport Parkway Station is 217.7 km. The road distance is 277 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.