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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Manchester
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£183
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Manchester will cost around £183 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
To travel from Luton to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
C10096+
W34059+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston8:313h34Luton station (LUT)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1031One-way2 changes
C41863 · W70856 · W70956+
P282568:413h51Luton station (LUT)12:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1681One-way3 changes- C41847 · W70845 · C21767+
W846616:103h55Luton station (LUT)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1681One-way3 changes - C41862 · W70854 · C21649+W846738:143h51Luton station (LUT)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1681One-way3 changes
- C22594+C01312+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston6:313h34Luton station (LUT)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1891One-way2 changes
- C41847 · W70845+W34021+
G669376:103h09Luton station (LUT)9:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2091One-way3 changes - W45606+W34059+
W70290 · W880398:503h15Luton station (LUT)12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2091One-way3 changes - C04212+W34185+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston8:253h19Luton station (LUT)11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£2451One-way2 changes
- W34147+C04201+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston6:243h20Luton station (LUT)9:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1891One-way2 changes
- C22594+C01312+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston6:313h34Luton station (LUT)10:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1891One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 216 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£76 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Luton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04199+W34175+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 5:35 Luton station (LUT) | 3h30 | 9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41847 · W70845 · C21767+W84661 | On time 6:10 Luton station (LUT) | 3h55 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C41847 · W70845+W34021+G66937 | On time 6:10 Luton station (LUT) | 3h09 | 9:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C04201+W34147+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 6:24 Luton station (LUT) | 3h20 | 9:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C22594+C01312+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 6:31 Luton station (LUT) | 3h34 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41851 · W70847 · W70945+P24793 | On time 6:46 Luton station (LUT) | 3h46 | 10:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C41862 · W70854 · C21649+W84673 | On time 8:14 Luton station (LUT) | 3h51 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C04212+W34185+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | 8:25 Luton station (LUT) | 3h19 | 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C10096+W34059+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | 8:31 Luton station (LUT) | 3h34 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41863 · W70856 · W70956+P28256 | On time 8:41 Luton station (LUT) | 3h51 | 12:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| W45606+W34059+W88039 · W70290 | On time 8:50 Luton station (LUT) | 3h15 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C41866 · W70858 · W70958+W84680 | On time 9:15 Luton station (LUT) | 3h50 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C04220+W34040+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 9:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h18 | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41869 · W70861+W34198+G66946 | On time 9:40 Luton station (LUT) | 3h39 | 13:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C04224+W33931+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 10:25 Luton station (LUT) | 3h19 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41875 · C21643 · W70967+W84686 | On time 10:40 Luton station (LUT) | 3h25 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| W32945+W34061+W88053 · W70322 | On time 11:12 Luton station (LUT) | 3h53 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
| C04232+W34179+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | On time 11:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h18 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C41881 · C21657 · W70972+W84692 | 11:40 Luton station (LUT) | 3h25 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Manchester
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Trains from Luton to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Luton to Manchester trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Luton and Manchester from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
FAQs: Luton to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Manchester by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Manchester
Most Luton to Manchester trains use the Luton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Luton and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Manchester station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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