Luton to Manchester train
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Fastest train times from Luton to Manchester
Fastest Journey
3 h 10 m
Average
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
216 km
It's difficult to get from Luton to Manchester without changing at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Luton to Manchester
 | Distance | 134 miles (216 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 17 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £64 (€73) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Luton to Manchester cover the 134 miles (216 km) long route taking on average 3 h 17 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £64, but the average price of train tickets is £64. Travellers depart most frequently from Luton and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Luton to Manchester
You can travel by train between Luton and Manchester with CrossCountry for as low as £64. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Luton to Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Save time and money by searching for and booking your CrossCountry train between Luton and Manchester online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest CrossCountry train to Manchester from Luton, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current CrossCountry train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 134 miles (216 km) journey from Luton to Manchester as well as ticket information for the train (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Luton and Manchester, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official CrossCountry Luton to Manchester train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Trains from Luton to Manchester
There are no direct trains from Luton to Manchester, but it is possible to make the journey with only one change. This connection begins with an early morning East Midland Trains departure to Sheffield, connecting with a TransPennine Express service to Manchester. Additional and earlier journeys use Thameslink trains to London St. Pancras and London Underground services to Euston to connect with Virgin trains departures to Manchester. There are around four connections an hour until late evening. Journey times range from around 3 hours to 3 hours and 40 minutes. Trains from Luton to Manchester depart from Luton Station in the centre of town, arriving at the central Manchester Piccadilly Station.
Travel Tips: Trains from Luton to Manchester
Some of the Luton train stations to Manchester you can start your journey from include Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and London Luton Airport. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Manchester include Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Luton and arriving in Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Luton, which is located around 0.6 miles (859 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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