Manchester to Luton train
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Train schedule Manchester to Luton
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Luton
Fastest Journey
3 h 7 m
Average
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
216 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Manchester for Luton every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Luton
 | Distance | 134 miles (216 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 37 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £62 (€70) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail |
Trains from Manchester to Luton cover the 134 miles (216 km) long route taking on average 3 h 37 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £62, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £56. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Luton.
Train providers: CrossCountry trains Manchester to Luton
Travel between Manchester and Luton from £56 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Manchester and Luton you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
If you're looking for cheap CrossCountry tickets from Manchester to Luton, check out Omio! With one-way Manchester to Luton train ticket prices starting as low as £64 when you book in advance, we'll help you get to Luton from Manchester by showing you the latest CrossCountry offers, train timetables and tickets for this 134 miles (216 km) route. You can also review relevant ticket information for each class fare available on this route, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard with CrossCountry. If you search for CrossCountry tickets from Manchester to Luton in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can go paperless when taking the train. Whether you're looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train to Luton from Manchester on offer, Omio makes it easier than ever for you to find that perfect train with CrossCountry so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey.
- Average Price: £64
Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester to Luton
Some of the Manchester train stations to Luton you can start your journey from include Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Luton include Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and London Luton Airport.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving in Luton.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Luton, located 0.6 miles (859 m) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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