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Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

FlixBus
16:1013h40
Luton
05:50Manchester
£341One-way
0 changes
National Express
20:154h30
Luton
00:45Manchester
£371One-way
0 changes
National Express
19:054h20
Luton
23:25Manchester
£401One-way
0 changes
National Express
07:454h35
Luton
12:20Manchester
£411One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:555h50
Luton
04:45Manchester
£411One-way
0 changes

Luton to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 20 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National ExpressNational Express19:05 Luton4h20 23:25 Manchester0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express20:15 Luton4h30 00:45 Manchester0 changesDirect
FlixBusFlixBus16:10 Luton13h40 05:50 Manchester0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express22:55 Luton5h50 04:45 Manchester0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express18:35 Luton4h20 22:55 Manchester0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Luton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

6 h 13 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

216 km

Of the 6 buses that leave Luton for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

National Express
19:054h20
Luton
23:25Manchester
£401One-way
0 changes
National Express
18:354h20
Luton
22:55Manchester
£421One-way
0 changes
National Express
20:154h30
Luton
00:45Manchester
£371One-way
0 changes
National Express
07:454h35
Luton
12:20Manchester
£411One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:555h50
Luton
04:45Manchester
£411One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Manchester

Buses from Luton to Manchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
216 km
Average bus duration
6h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
00:03
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Luton to Manchester

Travel from Luton to Manchester from £9 with Omio’s coach partners National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Manchester from Luton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Luton to Manchester coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: £29
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Luton to Manchester

The distance between Luton and Manchester is around 170 miles, with buses completing the journey in between 3 hours and 15 minutes and 7 hours and 30 minutes. Buses from Luton to Manchester depart from either London Luton Airport or Browning Road bus stations, arriving at either Manchester Picadilly or Shudehill Interchange bus stations. There are no direct buses from Luton to Manchester, with at least two changes needed along the route. Services are provided by National Express both out of Luton and into Manchester. There are regular departures throughout the day with busses leaving four times per hour.

FAQs: Luton to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Manchester can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Manchester is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Luton to Manchester coach time is 4 h 10 min   covering the 134 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Manchester leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Manchester leaves at 23: 55.
There are 8 coaches a day from Luton to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Luton to Manchester, you can count on National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Luton to Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Manchester by coach is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Manchester

Luton
Manchester
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens

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