How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Luton?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Luton start from £102. The average price for this train route is around £105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Luton?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Luton is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 134 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Luton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Manchester to Luton departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 19:43.

Train Manchester to Luton from £100

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Luton on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	19:25	Luton	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	19:25	Luton	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Luton on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	20:25	Luton	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	11:25	Luton	Fastest
Train	07:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	11:25	Luton	No tags
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	20:25	Luton	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Luton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	20:25	Luton	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	11:25	Luton	Fastest
Train	07:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	11:25	Luton	No tags
Train	16:43	Manchester Piccadilly	3h 42m	20:25	Luton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Luton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

135 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £102	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£102 - £239	Average duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £33	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £102

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Luton by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Luton?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Luton start from £102. The average price for this train route is around £105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Luton?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Luton is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 134 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Luton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Luton?
The earliest train from Manchester to Luton departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 19:43.

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Luton was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £100

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

You can expect to pay from £100 to £227 for a train ticket from Manchester to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £100, which is on 2025-12-14.