How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Manchester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Manchester start from $21. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Luton to Manchester?

The average bus travel time from Luton to Manchester is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 218 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Luton to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to Manchester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Manchester?

A bus trip from Luton to Manchester generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Luton to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Manchester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Luton to Manchester from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 45m	1:45am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	7:35pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 20m	11:55pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 20m	11:55pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 45m	1:45am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	4:30pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	4:30pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	4:30pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	4:30pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	6:15am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Luton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

217 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $230	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$196 - $196	Average Duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $62	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Luton and Manchester?

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
Visit page
B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Visit page
B
Manchester Airport
Visit page
C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers praise the experienced and comfortable coach driver from Milton Keynes to Manchester. They also appreciate the helpful staff at all stops during the journey.

National Express Luton Manchester recent customer reviews

No internet on the late bus to Manchester and had three people who talked loudly for the WHOLE JOURNEY

Phillip E.

July 25, 2025

I would like to say particularly about the coach driver from Milton Keynes to Manchester. He was such N experienced driver. The journey was very comfortable

Samiha A.

November 27, 2022

Both busses were very late. The message board in Birmingham was not updated on time. The second bus drove off leaving passengers behind. Had to transfer to a slower bus. Will never use National Express again.

David P.

July 11, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,478 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Manchester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Manchester start from $21. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Luton to Manchester?
The average bus travel time from Luton to Manchester is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 218 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Luton to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to Manchester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Manchester?
A bus trip from Luton to Manchester generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Luton to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Luton to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$37

11-29

$32

Today

$40

12-01

$26

12-02

$23

12-03

$23

12-04

$26

12-05

$26

The cheapest trip from Luton to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Luton to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $101 for a bus ticket from Luton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.