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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Asda via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Dunstable is 219 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus from?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Dunstable train from?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Dunstable train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Dunstable is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Greater Manchester to Dunstable - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Dunstable by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 43m
£83–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Hampton by Hilton to The Quadrantbus Z / ...
4h 19m
£19–29
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
4h 12m
£31–77
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Dunstablecar 150.8 mi
3h 5m
£38–54
Line 111 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Asdabus
4h 41m
£90–310
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X1 / ...
4h 43m
£48–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 31m
£58–143
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 1m
£61–199
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
5h 23m
£123–303

Greater Manchester to Dunstable by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Leagrave via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway every 3 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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