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 £28 - £70 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Luton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Luton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Luton is 216 miles. The road distance is 153.1 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 train which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Greater Manchester to Luton, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street 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 train which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 3h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Luton bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Greater Manchester to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Luton.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Luton 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 Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 27m
£82–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
3h 52m
£29–69
Drive 152.2 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lutoncar 152.2 mi
3h 7m
£38–54
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 40m
£55–130
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
£48–86
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
5h 15m
£90–147
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
4h 27m
£64–257
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 9m
£63–197
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
4h 51m
£123–287

Greater Manchester to Luton by bus, train, and foot

270Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Luton via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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