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Manchester to Luton bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Luton

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
16:457h05
Manchester, Coach Station
23:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£311One-way
1 change
Cheapest
National Express
17:457h05
Manchester, Coach Station
00:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£311One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
National Express
21:457h10
Manchester, Coach Station
04:55Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£371One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
National Express
20:455h55
Manchester, Coach Station
02:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£371One-way
1 change
National Express
19:156h30
Manchester, Coach Station
01:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£401One-way
1 change

Manchester to Luton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
02:45 Manchester, Coach Station5h20 08:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
05:15 Manchester, Coach Station4h20 09:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
06:15 Manchester, Coach Station5h05 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
07:15 Manchester, Coach Station5h00 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
08:20 Manchester, Coach Station4h20 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
09:30 Manchester, Coach Station4h15 13:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:00 Manchester, Coach Station4h15 15:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
11:45 Manchester, Coach Station5h10 16:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
12:45 Manchester, Coach Station4h30 17:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
13:30 Manchester, Coach Station5h15 18:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
15:45 Manchester, Coach Station5h10 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
16:45 Manchester, Coach Station7h05 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
17:45 Manchester, Coach Station7h05 00:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
19:15 Manchester, Coach Station6h30 01:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
20:45 Manchester, Coach Station5h55 02:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX120
National ExpressNX120
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station7h10 04:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National Express
NX422
National ExpressNX422
23:40 Manchester, Coach Station5h55 05:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Luton

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

4 h 15 m

Average

5 h 26 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

216 km

Of the 17 buses that leave Manchester for Luton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
11:004h15
Manchester, Coach Station
15:15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£441One-way
1 change
Fastest
National Express
09:304h15
Manchester, Coach Station
13:45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£441One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
05:154h20
Manchester, Coach Station
09:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£471One-way
1 change
2nd Fastest
National Express
08:204h20
Manchester, Coach Station
12:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£421One-way
1 change
National Express
12:454h30
Manchester, Coach Station
17:15Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
£421One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Luton

Buses from Manchester to Luton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 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 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
00:05
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 Manchester to Luton

Buy your official National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Luton from Manchester from £9 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Luton coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Manchester to Luton coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Manchester to Luton

National Express runs a single direct bus between Manchester and Luton Airport, which departs just after midnight and arrives 4 hours and 40 minutes later. However, there are also indirect buses from Manchester to Luton that leave throughout the day. These services are quicker than the direct bus, with the fastest journey taking 4 hours 25 minutes. Buses from Manchester to Luton can also take over 6 hours. All indirect buses will involve a change at Milton Keynes, and all arrive just outside the airport's departure terminal.

FAQs: Manchester to Luton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Luton 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 Manchester to Luton.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Luton can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Luton is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Manchester to Luton is 3 h 50 min   to travel the 134 mile long trip, with around there are 7 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Luton leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Luton leaves at 23: 55.
There are 7 coaches a day from Manchester to Luton which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Manchester to Luton coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Manchester and Luton to compare what amenities they may offer.

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

A trip to Luton from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Luton by coach is December.
You have options as you can travel to Luton from Manchester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Luton

Manchester
Luton
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
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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