Bus Tickets from Luton to Manchester

Next departures

Next departures for Luton to Manchester on August 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Luton Halfway Avenue
ShudehillCheapest
Flixbus
Luton Halfway Avenue
116673Fastest
National Express
Luton Airport (LTN)
Coach StationNo tags
Flixbus
Luton Halfway Avenue
Manchester AirportNo tags
National Express
Luton Airport (LTN)
Coach StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Luton to Manchester.

Average Price$15 - $69Average Duration4h 50m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$136 - $312Average Duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $45Average Duration3h 20m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Luton to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Luton to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance133 miles (214 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Luton to Manchester Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Luton to Manchester is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Luton to Manchester, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Luton - Manchester

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/20
$38
08/21
$38
Today
$39
08/23
$37
08/24
$37
08/25
$36
08/26
$28
08/27
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Luton to Manchester was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $72 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 $28 which is on 2025-08-26.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Luton to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Luton to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Luton to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Luton to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Luton by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Luton

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Luton to Manchester

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