Luton to Manchester bus

Luton - Manchester bus information

Luton Manchester bus map

Bus Time 6h31m
Origin Luton, England
Destination Manchester, England
Distance 135 Miles
Cheapest bus fare: from £12.49
Bus operators: FlixBus

Which coach company can I use?

FlixBus is the only bus operator operating from Luton (England) to Manchester (England).

How much does it costs?

Our travel data found that for the next month, and based on a standard fare without a coachcard, the cheapest price across the different companies to travel by bus from Luton to Manchester is from £12.49.

How far is it by coach?

Even if travelling by bus is often cheaper, it is not faster. As a matter of fact, the average journey time to travel by coach between Luton and Manchester is 6h31m covering a distance of about 135 miles.

Best prices for bus tickets Luton - Manchester

from €35.00 MORE 4h43m
from £19.80 MORE 5h00m
from £12.49 MORE 3h36m
Other modes of transport available
Train
from £55.87 MORE 2h50m

Prices calendar to travel between Luton and Manchester

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Luton to Manchester by coach, train, carsharing and flights.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Bus times Luton - Manchester

Leaving today? Find the next coach services to Manchester

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Luton Town Station Rd
04:50
Manchester Central Coach Station
12:20
7h30m National Express
Luton Halfway Avenue
07:50
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
11:30
3h40m FlixBus
Luton Town Station Rd
08:55
Manchester Airport Bus Station
12:50
3h55m National Express
Luton Town Station Rd
08:55
Manchester Central Coach Station
13:20
4h25m National Express
Luton Town Station Rd
09:35
Manchester Central Coach Station
14:10
4h35m National Express
Luton Town Station Rd
09:55
Manchester Airport Bus Station
15:50
5h55m National Express
Luton Town Station Rd
11:10
Manchester Central Coach Station
15:50
4h40m National Express
Luton Town Station Rd
11:55
Manchester Central Coach Station
16:55
5h00m National Express
Luton Halfway Avenue
12:35
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
16:30
3h55m FlixBus
Luton Town Station Rd
13:35
Manchester Airport Bus Station
17:35
4h00m National Express
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The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 bus departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Based on our data, 26 services are available today and 0 tomorrow. The first bus Luton to Manchester leaves the station at 01:45. The last coach is at 23:55. Bus operators can change the times depending on the day of the week and if you're travelling during school holidays, bank holidays or for a major event.

Best time to book a Luton - Manchester bus

Bus fare depending on when you buy your ticket

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£24

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£32

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£26

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£30

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£31

Same day

Days before Departure

The price of a ticket for a coach from Luton to Manchester decreases the further you book in advance. The table above helps you understand the evolution of the price depending how much time in advance you buy your bus. It is based on the best fares found in the past 6 months.

With fares available from £24, we recommend you to buy your bus 15 days in advance. It can cost you on average 24% less than if you book 7 days in advance which should cost you around £32. By booking in advance, you will also make sure that tickets remain available for your trip.

Best prices for your coach from Luton to Manchester

Gopili compares prices to help you find cheap bus tickets from Luton to Manchester for the coming days. You can also have a look at the prices for the Manchester Luton bus to make sure you get a seat for your return journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Luton
Halfway Avenue
Manchester
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
£19.80 18/10/2025 07:50 FlixBus 1 day ago
Luton
Halfway Avenue
Manchester
Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
£28.60 18/10/2025 12:35 FlixBus 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Airport Bus Station
£35.49 18/10/2025 16:10 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£35.81 18/10/2025 17:35 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Airport Bus Station
£35.81 18/10/2025 19:40 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£37.17 18/10/2025 19:40 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£37.49 18/10/2025 16:10 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£38.01 18/10/2025 11:55 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£38.01 18/10/2025 11:10 National Express 1 day ago
Luton
Town Station Rd
Manchester
Central Coach Station
£38.75 18/10/2025 14:50 National Express 1 day ago

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