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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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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National Express NX421 | 02:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h20 | 08:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 05:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 09:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 06:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h05 | 11:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 07:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h00 | 12:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 08:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h20 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 09:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h15 | 13:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 11:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h15 | 15:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 11:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 16:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 12:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 17:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 13:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h15 | 18:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 15:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h10 | 20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 16:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 17:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h05 | 00:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX540 | 19:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 6h30 | 01:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX120 | 20:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 02:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX120 | 21:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 7h10 | 04:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
National Express NX422 | 23:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 5h55 | 05:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 changesDirect | |
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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.
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 |
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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:
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.
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.
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