What is the cheapest way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton (Station) station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Luton (Station) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Luton (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

The distance between Luton (Station) and Manchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

How do I travel from Luton (Station) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton (Station) to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luton (Station) to Manchester train from?

Luton (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Luton (Station) to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton (Station) to Manchester train arrive?

Luton (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton (Station) to Manchester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Luton (Station) to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

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Luton (Station) to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 18m
£47–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 21m
£24–45
Drive 153.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton (Station) to Manchestercar 153.1 mi
3h 14m
£39–55
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 21m
£63–246
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 31m
£78–117
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 36m
£58–148
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
5h 37m
£59–193
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 33m
£119–266

Luton (Station) to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Luton (Station), England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Manchester Piccadilly via Kettering and Nottingham in around 4h 31m.

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