The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£24
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£24
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
6 h 40 m
Buses on 10 Oct
1
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 £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 1 buses from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
4:406h40London Luton Airport11:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£241One-way0 changes
4:406h40London Luton Airport11:20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£241One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from London Luton Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 217 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 23:20 |
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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, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX540 | 11:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h05 | 16:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h25 | 17:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 13:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h15 | 18:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 14:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h05 | 19:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 16:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 21:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | 17:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 21:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX541 | 17:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h55 | 22:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | 19:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX540 | 20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 0:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX540 | 22:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h15 | 2:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX422 | 22:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 6:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX421 | 23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 7:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
![]() | 4:40 London Luton Airport | 6h40 | 11:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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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