How to Travel from
Manchester to Luton
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Manchester to Luton
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (269 km)
2 h 52 min
269 km.
from $14
Other
Rideshare
2 h 52 min
269 km.
from $10.23
Train
2 h 55 min
216 km.
from $227.91
Train, Bus
3 h 5 min
216 km.
from $153.80
Train via Nottingham
4 h 4 min
216 km.
from $101.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Ringway Airport to Heathrow Airport)
3 h 55 min
215 km.
from $136.33
Train, Plane
5 h 2 min
215 km.
from $64.67
Bus, Plane (Fly Ringway Airport to London Stansted Airport)
6 h 8 min
215 km.
from $106
Navigate from Manchester to Luton
Continue
40 m
Turn right
21 m
Turn left onto Ducie Street
41 m
Turn left onto Ducie Street
71 m
Turn left onto Jutland Street
127 m
Turn right onto Store Street
271 m
Turn left onto London Road
401 m
Keep right onto London Road
61 m
Continue onto Mancunian Way
1 km 654 m
Keep left onto Mancunian Way
189 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mancunian Way
270 m
Keep left
8 km 45 m
Keep right onto Princess Parkway
10 km 778 m
Keep left onto M56 and drive toward Birmingham, Northwich, Lymm
9 km 659 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tabley Interchange
81 km 158 m
Keep left onto M6
15 km 67 m
Keep right onto M6
61 km 773 m
Keep left onto M6 and take M1 toward The SOUTH, London, N'hampton
79 km 221 m
Keep left and take A505 toward Luton, Dunstable
482 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dunstable Road
1 km 993 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A505
2 km 985 m
Turn left onto Dunstable Road
1 km 630 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Telford Way
317 m
Keep right
34 m
Keep left onto A6
237 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$45.57
Train from Farringdon to Luton
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$46.83
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Milton
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Northern Rail
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Bus operators
Arriva UK
Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from Central Railway Station to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.96
Stagecoach East
Bus from Central Railway Station to Luton
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.18
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Luton?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Luton is to bus which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 5h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Luton?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Luton?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St and arriving at London Luton Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.
Is there a direct train between Manchester and Luton?
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Luton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
How far is it from Manchester to Luton?
The distance between Manchester and Luton is 343 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Luton without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Luton?
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Manchester to Luton, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Luton bus from?
Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Luton train from?
Manchester to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Luton?
The best way to get from Manchester to Luton is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $206.52 and takes 4h 26m.
Where does the Manchester to Luton bus arrive?
Manchester to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Where does the Manchester to Luton train arrive?
Manchester to Luton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Luton?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Luton is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Manchester to Luton.
Which airlines fly from Ringway Airport Airport to Luton Airport Airport?
Ryanair and easyJet offer flights from Ringway Airport Airport to Luton Airport Airport.
How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Luton?
Book your Manchester to Luton train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Luton?
Book your Manchester to Luton bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Luton?
There are 921+ hotels available in Luton. Prices start at $43.10 per night.
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