How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Manchester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Manchester start at R 214. The average price for this route is around R 776. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Luton to Manchester?

The average bus journey time from Luton to Manchester is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 210 km. The fastest bus gets 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 31 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Luton to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to Manchester at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Luton to Manchester produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 29818 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 4.1 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 R 151 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 35m	13:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	08:45	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 35m	13:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	16:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 55m	16:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 20m	11:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 336, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

217 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 214 - R 2 774	Average duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 293 - R 3 784	Average duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 336 - R 753	Average duration3h 10m	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
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Visit page
C
Manchester Airport
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

4/529 829 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

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.

25 July 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.

27 November 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.

11 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 950 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Manchester by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 214. The average price for this route is around R 776. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Luton to Manchester?
The average bus journey time from Luton to Manchester is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 210 km. The fastest bus gets 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 31 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Luton to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to Manchester at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Manchester?
A bus trip from Luton to Manchester produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 29818 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 4.1 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

05/01

R 392

06/01

R 570

Today

R 322

08/01

R 272

09/01

R 282

10/01

R 282

11/01

R 352

12/01

R 232

The cheapest trip from Luton to Manchester was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 232

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 R 232 to R 1 216 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 R 232, which is on 2026-01-12.

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.