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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Luton is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Luton is to bus which takes 3h and costs £17 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Luton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester and arriving at Luton DART Parkway. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Luton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Luton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Luton is 156 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Luton without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs £17 - £27.

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

The bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkway takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Greater Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Luton?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Luton is to bus which takes 3h and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 3h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Luton bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Luton is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Greater Manchester to Luton.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greater Manchester to Luton?

Book your Greater Manchester to Luton bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Luton.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk023
3h
£17–27
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 38m
£75–123
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lutoncar 153.3 mi
3h 5m
£38–55
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 27m
£65–149
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
3h 36m
£24–41
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 Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
4h 6m
£48–76
Line 143 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road 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
4h 16m
£85–278
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
5h 19m
£61–193

Greater Manchester to Luton by bus

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Distance: 154.7 mi
Duration: 3h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester to Luton DART Parkway twice daily. Tickets cost £17–27 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside Road to Luton via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.

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