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How to get fromDunstable to Manchesterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dunstable to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Regent Street to Central stationbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 37m
    £47–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    4h 45m
    £21–31

  3. Drive  150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunstable to Manchestercar car 150.5 mi
    3h 15m
    £38–54

  4. Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    4h 49m
    £61–149

  5. Bus via Central station

    1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 36m
    £28–52

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 21m
    £66–259

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LTN - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 50m
    £62–195

Dunstable to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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