What's the distance between Luton and Manchester by coach?

The journey from Luton to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 135 miles (217 km).

How can I get from Luton to Manchester without driving?

You can reach Manchester from Luton by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Luton to Manchester from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	22:00	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 45m	01:45	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	17:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 20m	21:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 20m	21:45	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	19:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h 20m	23:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	11h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	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	07:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	3h 40m	11:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	00:20	Luton Airport (LTN)	5h 55m	06:15	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Manchester on 25 November
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 26 November
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 27 November
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 28 November
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 29 November
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 30 November
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 05:13 GMT.

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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

135 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £66	Average duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£107 - £107	Average duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £34	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
Manchester Airport
Visit page
B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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

4/529,727 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.

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

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Luton to Manchester

What's the distance between Luton and Manchester by coach?
The journey from Luton to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 135 miles (217 km).
How can I get from Luton to Manchester without driving?
You can reach Manchester from Luton by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£36

22/11

£21

Today

£19

24/11

£29

25/11

£13

26/11

£12

27/11

£12

28/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Luton to Manchester was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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 £12 to £57 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-26.

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.