How to Travel from
Luton to Manchester
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Luton, Great Britain → Manchester, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luton to Manchester
Composite routes from Luton to Manchester
Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
5 h 42 min
Bus
216 km.
from €34.78
3 h 29 min
Bus, Train
215 km.
from $122.53
3 h 51 min
Train, Plane
215 km.
from $134.85
4 h 30 min
216 km.
from $131.61
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
215 km.
from $86.93
5 h 57 min
Train, Plane
215 km.
from $99.91
Route Navigator Luton - Manchester
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Studley Road
Studley Road, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Biscot Road
Biscot Road, 102 м
102 м
Turn right onto Waldeck Road
Waldeck Road, 137 м
137 м
Turn left onto Bury Park Road
Bury Park Road, 134 м
134 м
Keep right
15 м
15 м
Turn right onto Moor Street
Moor Street, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
Dunstable Road, 441 м
441 м
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
Dunstable Road, 2 km 817 м
2 km 817 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dunstable Road
Dunstable Road, 1 km 19 м
1 km 19 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Leagrave Interchange
Leagrave Interchange, 69 km 480 м
69 km 480 м
Keep right onto M1
36 km 757 м
36 km 757 м
Keep right onto M1
26 km 670 м
26 km 670 м
Keep left and take A50, A453 toward Derby, Stoke, Nottingham
Derby, Stoke, Nottingham, A50, A453, 486 м
486 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A50
8 km 609 м
8 km 609 м
Keep left onto A6
2 km 480 м
2 km 480 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alvaston Bypass
Alvaston Bypass, 4 km 285 м
4 km 285 м
Keep left onto A5111
3 km 819 м
3 km 819 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eastgate
Eastgate, 1 km 84 м
1 km 84 м
Keep right onto Saint Alkmund's Way and drive toward Inner ring road, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, Burton upon Trent
Saint Alkmund's Way, Inner ring road, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, Burton upon Trent, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
Turn right onto Friar Gate
Friar Gate, 297 м
297 м
Keep left onto Friar Gate
Friar Gate, 1 km 138 м
1 km 138 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 16 km 851 м
16 km 851 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ashbourne Road
Ashbourne Road, 2 km 51 м
2 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carnation Way
Carnation Way, 376 м
376 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mayfield Road
Mayfield Road, 23 km 681 м
23 km 681 м
Continue onto Derby Street
Derby Street, 274 м
274 м
Turn left onto Stockwell Street
Stockwell Street, 1 km 61 м
1 km 61 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Macclesfield Road
Macclesfield Road, 4 km 587 м
4 km 587 м
Turn right onto Rushton Road
Rushton Road, 3 km 66 м
3 km 66 м
Continue onto Macclesfield Road
Macclesfield Road, 12 km 990 м
12 km 990 м
Keep right onto Mill Lane
Mill Lane, 1 km 67 м
1 km 67 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 1 km 170 м
1 km 170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 2 km 697 м
2 km 697 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Silk Road
The Silk Road, 1 km 774 м
1 km 774 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 5 km 8 м
5 km 8 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Roy Chadwick Way
Roy Chadwick Way, 2 km 367 м
2 km 367 м
Keep left onto Roy Chadwick Way
Roy Chadwick Way, 3 km 802 м
3 km 802 м
Keep left toward A34
A34, 194 м
194 м
Keep right toward A34
A34, 189 м
189 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gillbent Interchange
Gillbent Interchange, 463 м
463 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A34
1 km 25 м
1 km 25 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A34
3 km 477 м
3 km 477 м
Keep left toward M60
M60, 3 km 125 м
3 km 125 м
Keep left onto M60 toward A5103
A5103, 8 km 662 м
8 km 662 м
Turn slight right onto Medlock Street
Medlock Street, 157 м
157 м
Turn right onto River Street
River Street, 159 м
159 м
Turn slight right onto River Street
River Street, 135 м
135 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$341.76
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$303.79
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$46.83
Train from Luton to London
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$44.30
Train from Nottingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$59.49
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Luton to London
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63
Bus from London Luton Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$37.97
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Bus operators
Arriva UK
Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91
Stagecoach East
Phone:
01733207860
Email:
cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.05
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Luton to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Luton and Manchester?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Luton Airport and arriving at Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
Is there a direct train between Luton and Manchester?
No, there is no direct train from Luton 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 30m.
How far is it from Luton to Manchester?
The distance between Luton and Manchester is 253 km. The road distance is 270.7 km.
How do I travel from Luton to Manchester without a car?
The best way to get from Luton to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Luton to Manchester?
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Luton to Manchester, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Luton to Manchester bus from?
Luton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Where do I catch the Luton to Manchester train from?
Luton to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Train, bus or fly from Luton to Manchester?
The best way to get from Luton to Manchester is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which takes 4h 53m and costs $45.65 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $206.52 and takes 4h 25m.
Where does the Luton to Manchester bus arrive?
Luton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.
Where does the Luton to Manchester train arrive?
Luton to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Can I drive from Luton to Manchester?
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Manchester is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Luton to Manchester.
How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Manchester?
Book your Luton to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Manchester?
Book your Luton to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Manchester?
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