How to get from Luton to Manchester

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Luton to Manchester. You can take a coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Luton to Manchester. Tickets for a coach cost on average £31.

This is compared to other travel options to Manchester:

A coach is about £293 less than a flight, which costs on average £324 for this trip.

A coach journey is usually £30 less than a journey to Manchester by train, which costs on average £61 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Manchester from Luton is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Manchester that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 4 h 45 min   on average.

In comparison, going by train can take 3 h 11 min   on average.

The distance from Luton to Manchester is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

The average frequency per day from Luton to Manchester is:

• 1 coach a day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Manchester from Luton as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Luton to Manchester:

• Coaches from Luton to Manchester most often leave from Luton, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Luton and tend to arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Luton to Manchester tickets on Omio for £31.
• Travel with British Airways for flights to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for British Airways Luton to Manchester tickets on Omio for £324.
• Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Manchester by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find East Midlands Railway Luton to Manchester tickets on Omio for £61.

Yes, there are direct services available to Manchester from Luton with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct coach with National Express with 1 direct coach per day.
• You'll find 10 direct trains per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Luton and Manchester.

Before travelling from Luton to Manchester, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this route is £31 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket is £324 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket is on average £61 one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Luton to Manchester tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.