Luton to Manchester bus with National Express
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Manchester
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Manchester will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 22 buses that leave Luton for Manchester on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 216 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price | €202 Average price |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 3h50 | 10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 3h30 | 10:30 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 · NX540 | 7:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h35 | 12:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 8:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 1:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX737 · NX540 | 10:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h50 | 2:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 11:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 3:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 3h50 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 3h30 | 3:10 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 12:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h40 | 5:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 1:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 1:50 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h05 | 6:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 3:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX240 · NX540 | 4:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 6:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX540 | 6:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 9:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h45 | 12:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX422 | 9:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX230 · NX421 | 10:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 7h40 | 6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 · NX424 | On time 11:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h45 | 5:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 | 11:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h55 | 5:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 · NX421 | 12:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 6:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX422 · NX540 | 4:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h40 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 216 km |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: National Express and FlixBus Luton to Manchester
For as little as €10 you can travel by coach between Luton and Manchester with National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Luton and Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from Luton to Manchester coach information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
- Cheapest Price: €33
- National Express frequency: 1 a day
FAQs: Bus from Luton to Manchester
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Luton to Manchester
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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