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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $210 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Manchester:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Manchester costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $184 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Manchester costing on average $210 (€174).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Manchester
How to get from Luton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM3h05Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h05Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)11:35 AMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Other options
C41866 · W70858 · W70958+
W846809:15 AM3h50Luton station (LUT)1:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1001One-way3 transfers- W33800+
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W70392 · W880864:12 PM3h53Luton station (LUT)8:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1001One-way3 transfers 
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W34059+C100968:31 AM3h34Luton station (LUT)12:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1161One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM3h30Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)12:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h10Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)3:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h35Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)4:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$311One-way0 transfers
- BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:45 AMManchester Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Manchester:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Manchester costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $184 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Manchester costing on average $210 (€174).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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