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 reach Luton with just £15 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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TransPennine Express3h 41m019:17ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:58LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:17:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Avanti West Coast3h 20m012:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station15:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:35:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Avanti West Coast3h 6m019:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:41LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:35:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m008:43ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:25LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:43:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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TransPennine Express3h 45m006:10ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 06:10:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m008:43ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:25LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:43:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Avanti West Coast3h 21m008:34ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:34:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £200 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 40m014:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:00:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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British Airways1h 15m009:50Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station11:05London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:50:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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British Airways1h 5m008:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station09:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:05:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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British Airways1h 0m017:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:35:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Avanti West Coast3h 21m008:34ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:34:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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East Midlands Railway3h 42m008:43ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:25LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:43:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Luton?
You can get to Luton from Manchester in just 1h 0m with a Flight from British Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Avanti West Coast3h 6m019:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:41LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:35:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:41:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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Avanti West Coast3h 20m012:35ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station15:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 12:35:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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TransPennine Express3h 41m019:17ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:58LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 19:17:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m006:14ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:40LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 06:14:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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Avanti West Coast3h 28m006:29ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:57LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 06:29:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 17/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Avanti West Coast3h 21m008:34ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:34:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £200 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m008:14ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:40LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:14:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £235 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Fastest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Fastest Buses Friday
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British Airways1h 0m017:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station18:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 17:35:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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British Airways1h 5m008:05Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station09:10London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:05:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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British Airways1h 10m015:10Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station16:20London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 15:10:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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FlixBus3h 0m018:50ManchesterMoss Lane East Station21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:50:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus3h 20m014:20ManchesterMoss Lane East Station17:40LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:20:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 20m018:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange21:50LutonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Avanti West Coast3h 21m008:34ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:34:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 21m
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Avanti West Coast3h 26m008:14ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:40LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:14:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 26m
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TransPennine Express3h 42m008:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:55LutonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 08:13:00 to Central Station, Luton (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Bus from Manchester to Luton
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Luton?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Luton you will be arriving at Bus Station, Central Station or Interchange, 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 7 connections between 5 Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool 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 £15 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 Flight from British Airways: you will get to Luton in just 1h 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 FlixBus, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express, 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 FlixBus, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway
Airlines: British Airways
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 7 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Luton from Manchester.
How far is Luton from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Luton is 216.4 km.
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 £15 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 1h 0m with a Flight from British Airways.
More routes to Manchester and to Luton
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