How far is Manchester from Luton?

The distance between the two cities is 135 miles (217 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Luton?

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Luton leave from Shudehill and arrive at London Luton Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Manchester to Luton from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Luton on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Shudehill	3h 20m	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	6:50pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shudehill	3h 40m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h 20m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Coach Station	4h 20m	9:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	9h	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Luton on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Shudehill	3h 40m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	6:50pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Shudehill	3h 20m	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h 20m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Coach Station	4h 20m	10:00am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	9h	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Luton on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Shudehill	3h 40m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	6:50pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	Fastest
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Shudehill	3h 20m	9:50pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Coach Station	5h 20m	8:05am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	3h 20m	5:40pm	Luton Halfway Avenue	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Coach Station	4h 20m	10:00am	Luton Airport (LTN)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	9h	9:45am	Luton DART Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:22 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $73	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$137 - $314	Average Duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $44	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $26

National Express Manchester Luton recent customer reviews

Terrible, had to get 2 8 man taxis, one from manchester to Birmingham, and then one from Coventry to Luton because a driver did not show up to transfer at Coventry. Waited over 2 hours for these taxis. Staff were very kind and helpful but took way longer to get home and was very uncomfortable.

Abi F.

June 18, 2022

Bus was 50 mins late. I was going to Luton Airport from Manchester. We left Manchester late and it was obvious from the start that I would miss my connection in Milton Keynes. The staff in the bus kept saying we would arrive on time. It was a very stressful journey.I did miss the connection. Got another bus one hour later and just made the flight.

Margaret R.

September 27, 2017

Very cold on the coach

Urszula J.

April 2, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Luton?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Luton

A - London Luton Airport

B - Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop

C - Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village

D - Lilley

E - Butterfield Business Park

F - Stopsley

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Luton by bus

How far is Manchester from Luton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Luton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$18

11/13

$49

Today

$30

11/15

$21

11/16

$34

11/17

No data

11/18

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11/19

$15

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Luton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $72 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.