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 £16 - £30 and takes 4h 30m.

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 15m 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. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

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

The distance between Luton (Station) and Manchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 153.9 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 - £85.

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.

Bus or fly from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Luton (Station) to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £140 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.

Can I drive from Luton (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton (Station) to Manchester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Luton (Station) to Manchester.

How do I get a bus 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
£47–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
4h 30m
£16–30
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from Luton (Station) to Manchestercar 153 mi
3h 15m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 40m
£87–304
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 25m
£34–84
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 36m
£53–138
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 40m
£56–195
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 23m
£120–296

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?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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