What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Luton?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Luton from Manchester?
You can get to Luton with just $20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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East Midlands Railway3h 41m012:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 12:44:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Avanti West Coast4h 19m09:20 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:39 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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TransPennine Express4h 3m09:09 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:12 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:09:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Northern4h 25m07:46 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station12:11 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 7:46:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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CrossCountry4h 41m08:26 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:07 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:26:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m012:14 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station3:40 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 12:14:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m012:43 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 12:43:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m08:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 8:13:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Transport for Wales3h 53m05:32 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:25 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:32:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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Avanti West Coast3h 11m01:14 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 1:14:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
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Avanti West Coast3h 17m012:54 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:11 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:54:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 17m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m012:43 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:43:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m08:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 8:13:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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East Midlands Railway3h 46m012:41 PMManchesterOxford Road Station4:27 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:41:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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TransPennine Express3h 43m07:12 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 7:12:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m06:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:40 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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Avanti West Coast3h 28m06:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:57 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:29:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Northern4h 39m05:46 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:25 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 5:46:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 39m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus3h 25m01:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:55 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus3h 5m01:50 PMManchesterMoss Lane East Station4:55 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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FlixBus3h 25m05:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:05 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus3h 0m06:05 PMManchesterMoss Lane East Station9:05 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m08:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:40 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 8:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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Avanti West Coast3h 16m08:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:10 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 8:54:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m09:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:40 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 9:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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Avanti West Coast3h 39m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:43 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:04:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 8:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
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Avanti West Coast3h 34m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:28 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:54:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 34m
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Northern3h 53m05:35 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:28 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:35:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Northern4h 2m05:41 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:43 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m
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CrossCountry3h 57m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:08 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Luton?
You can get to Luton from Manchester in just 3h 0m with a Bus from FlixBus. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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East Midlands Railway3h 41m012:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 12:44:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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TransPennine Express4h 3m09:09 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:12 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:09:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Avanti West Coast4h 19m09:20 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:39 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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Northern4h 25m07:46 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station12:11 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 7:46:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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CrossCountry4h 41m08:26 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:07 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:26:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 41m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m012:14 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station3:40 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 12:14:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m012:43 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 12:43:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m08:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 8:13:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Transport for Wales3h 53m05:32 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:25 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:32:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
Fastest Trains Monday
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Avanti West Coast3h 11m01:14 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 1:14:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
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Avanti West Coast3h 17m012:54 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:11 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:54:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 17m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m012:43 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station4:25 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:43:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m08:13 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 8:13:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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East Midlands Railway3h 46m012:41 PMManchesterOxford Road Station4:27 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 12:41:00 PM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 46m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m06:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:40 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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Avanti West Coast3h 28m06:29 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:57 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 6:29:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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TransPennine Express3h 43m07:12 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:55 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 7:12:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 43m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Northern4h 39m05:46 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:25 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/17/2026 5:46:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 39m
Fastest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus3h 0m06:05 PMManchesterMoss Lane East Station9:05 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 5m01:50 PMManchesterMoss Lane East Station4:55 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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FlixBus3h 25m01:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange4:55 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus3h 25m05:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange9:05 PMLutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Avanti West Coast3h 16m08:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:10 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 8:54:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m08:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:40 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 8:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m09:14 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:40 PMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 9:14:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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CrossCountry3h 59m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:10 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/18/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
Fastest Buses Friday
Fastest Trains Friday
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Avanti West Coast3h 34m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:28 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:54:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 34m
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Avanti West Coast3h 39m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:43 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:04:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 8:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 39m
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Northern3h 53m05:35 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:28 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:35:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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CrossCountry3h 57m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:08 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:11:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Northern4h 2m05:41 AMManchesterEast Didsbury Station9:43 AMLutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from East Didsbury Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/19/2026 5:41:00 AM to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/19/2026 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Luton
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Luton?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Shudehill Interchange, Victoria Station or Piccadilly Train Station, while in Luton you will be arriving at Bus Station, Stopsley Inspire or Butterfield Business Park, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Luton from Manchester? With 5 connections between 7 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Luton, you can pay as low as $20 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Luton in just 3h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Luton are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Luton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Luton Airport, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at London Heathrow Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Luton?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Luton, are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Luton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Luton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Luton
How can I reach Luton from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Luton from Manchester.
How far is Luton from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Luton is 134.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Luton?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 37 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Luton?
You can get to Luton with just $20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Luton?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Luton in just 3h 0m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Manchester and to Luton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Luton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
