Luton to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from Luton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastW25464
08:313h34
Luton station (LUT)
12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£691One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW21503
08:253h19
Luton station (LUT)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1401One-way
2 changes

Luton to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West Coast
W21503
East Midlands RailwayW21503
08:25 Luton station (LUT)3h19 11:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
Avanti West Coast
W25464
ThameslinkW25464
08:31 Luton station (LUT)3h34 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Luton to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Luton to Manchester is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Luton to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Luton to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Luton to Manchester.

Train times from Luton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 19 m

Average

3 h 27 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

216 km

To travel from Luton to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastW21503
08:253h19
Luton station (LUT)
11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£1401One-way
2 changes
Avanti West CoastW25464
08:313h34
Luton station (LUT)
12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£691One-way
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Manchester

Trains from Luton to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
216 km
Average train duration
4h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£48
Trains per day
6
Train providers
4
Fastest train
3h 16m
First train
00:03
Last train
22:29
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry trains Luton to Manchester

For as little as £60 you can travel by train between Luton and Manchester with Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Luton to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
  • Cheapest Price: £68

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Manchester can start from as little as £48 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Manchester is £79; 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 train travel time is 3 h 16 min   for the 134 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Manchester leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Manchester leaves at 22: 29.
There are 5 trains a day from Luton to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Luton to Manchester.
For the journey from Luton to Manchester you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Luton to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 29.
A trip to Manchester from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Manchester by train is April.
You have options as you can travel from Luton to Manchester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
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