What is the cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Manchester?

The distance between Dunstable and Manchester is 151 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dunstable to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Dunstable to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Manchester bus from?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Bus or fly from Dunstable to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Dunstable to Manchester bus arrive?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Manchester is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Dunstable to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dunstable to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dunstable to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Regent Street to The Pointbus X1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 10m
£47–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 20m
£35–87
Drive 150.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Manchestercar 150.3 mi
3h 15m
£37–54
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 54m
£68–267
Bus, train via Coventry
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Bus Stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 25m
£68–123
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 55m
£56–140
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 55m
£59–197
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 46m
£122–300

Dunstable to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 149.8 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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