The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 17 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX422 · NX5405:406h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:20Manchester, Coach Station£331One-way1 change
NX707 · NX54022:003h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:45Manchester, Coach Station£441One-way1 change
NX737 · NX5408:454h35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station13:20Manchester, Coach Station£441One-way1 change
NX230 · NX54013:254h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station18:05Manchester, Coach Station£451One-way1 change
NX230 · NX54014:404h20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station19:00Manchester, Coach Station£451One-way1 change
NX707 · NX54022:003h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1:45Manchester, Coach Station£441One-way1 change
NX230 · NX54014:404h20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station19:00Manchester, Coach Station£451One-way1 change
NX707 · NX54019:354h20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station23:55Manchester, Coach Station£461One-way1 change
NX707 · NX54014:404h20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station19:00Manchester, Coach Station£461One-way1 change
NX240 · NX54017:254h20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station21:45Manchester, Coach Station£461One-way1 change
Live departures
London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coaches for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:00 London Luton Airport | 3h45 | 1:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 · NX424 | 23:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h45 | 5:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX422 | 23:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h55 | 5:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX707 · NX421 | Delayed 3:25 0:55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 6:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX422 · NX540 | On time 4:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h40 | 11:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 17:45 7:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 12:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 8:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h45 | 13:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX540 | Delayed 17:45 10:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h50 | 14:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | On time 11:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 15:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 12:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 17:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 13:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | On time 13:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | On time 15:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h00 | 20:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX540 | On time 16:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 20:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | On time 18:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 22:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX422 | On time 21:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 5:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX421 | On time 22:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 6:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 217 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 4:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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