Luton to Manchester Trains

Luton to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Manchester takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain

4h 31m

£78–117

Luton to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:28 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:35 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
1:39 PM → 5:35 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 57m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 57m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM
8h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton to Manchester? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Luton to Manchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:28 AM → 2:35 PM

11:28 AM → 3:35 PM

12:39 PM → 4:35 PM

1:39 PM → 5:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

9:40 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Luton, England and Manchester, England?

Train from Luton to Kettering

Train from Kettering to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly

Luton to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Luton to Manchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:28 AM → 2:35 PM

11:28 AM → 3:35 PM

12:39 PM → 4:35 PM

1:39 PM → 5:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

9:40 AM → 1:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

6:46 AM → 10:35 AM

7:43 AM → 11:35 AM

8:41 AM → 12:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:38 AM → 9:35 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Luton, England and Manchester, England?

Train from Luton to Kettering

Train from Kettering to Nottingham

Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly

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Train trips from Luton

Train trips to Manchester

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