What is the cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester is to bus and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £65 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

The distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Manchester is 141 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

How do I travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester bus from?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Bus or fly from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester bus arrive?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Can I share a ride from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 9 ways to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
3h 27m
£55–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
5h 55m
£30–85
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 2m
£65–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 33m
£48–83
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 53m
£33–80
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
4h 12m
£63–189
Bus, train via Coventry
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X3 / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 56m
£74–128
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Luton-LTN to Manchesterrideshare 155.1 mi
3h 19m
Drive 155.1 mi
1. Drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchestercar 155.1 mi
3h 19m
£38–54

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 140.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between London Luton Airport (LTN), England and Manchester, England?

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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