Luton to Manchester by train
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Overview: trains from Luton to Manchester
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Travelling from Luton to Manchester by train
Want to know how to get from Luton to Manchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Luton to Manchester take around 3 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 217 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Luton is scheduled to depart at around 04:38. The last departure is usually at around 23:47 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Luton at around 00:43, with the last train leaving at around 23:27. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 81 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$99.45.
We think any time is a great time to visit Manchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Manchester.
Is there a direct train from Luton to Manchester?
The journey between Luton and Manchester usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Luton to Manchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Luton to Manchester?
The Luton to Manchester train travel takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Luton to Manchester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Manchester leaving Luton at around 04:38 and the last train leaving at around 23:47 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Luton at around 00:43, with the final departure at 23:27.
Other train journeys from Luton
- From Luton to Brighton From CA$33.15
- From Luton to Leicester From CA$43.55
- From Luton to Nottingham From CA$62.40
- From Luton to Birmingham From CA$74.10
- From Luton to Leeds From CA$86.45
- From Luton to London From CA$6.50
- From Luton to Wellingborough From CA$9.10
- From Luton to Kettering From CA$21.45
- From Luton to Bedford From CA$20.15
- From Luton to Sheffield From CA$107.25
- From Luton to Warrington From CA$322.40
- From Luton to Crewe From CA$99.45
- From Luton to Nuneaton From CA$66.95
- From Luton to Peterborough From CA$39.00
- From Luton to Doncaster From CA$59.80
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From CA$60.45
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From CA$37.70
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Carlisle to Manchester From CA$56.55
- From York to Manchester From CA$25.35
- From Warrington to Manchester From CA$3.90
- From Chester to Manchester From CA$10.40
- From Crewe to Manchester From CA$9.10
- From Norwich to Manchester From CA$61.10
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From CA$13.00
- From Cardiff to Manchester From CA$44.85
- From Bristol to Manchester From CA$40.30
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester From CA$12.35
- From Birmingham to Manchester From CA$18.85
- From Southampton to Manchester From CA$56.55
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From CA$44.85
- From Manchester to York From CA$25.35
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From CA$11.70
- From Manchester to Chester From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Crewe From CA$5.20
- From Manchester to Blackpool From CA$18.20
- From Manchester to Cardiff From CA$52.65
- From Manchester to Leeds From CA$7.15
- From Manchester to Cambridge From CA$97.50
- From Manchester to Stevenage From CA$71.50
- From Manchester to Doncaster From CA$23.40
- From Manchester to Peterborough From CA$43.55
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