You can get from Luton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
To get from Luton to Manchester on 18 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 134 miles (216 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £31 - £324 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £31 • 4 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £324 • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | National Express, British Airways or East Midlands Railway |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 134 miles (216 km) from Luton to Manchester. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £31. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express, British Airways or East Midlands Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train 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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available to Manchester from Luton with the following travel operators:
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:
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.
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