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Check the bus schedule for Manchester to Luton Airport. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£27
tomorrow
£31
Wednesday
£24
Thursday
£28
Friday
£31
Saturday
£32
Sunday
£30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 20m 17:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £27
FlixBus 3h 0m 18:00 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £27
FlixBus 3h 30m 13:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £28
National Express 6h 15m 19:30 Manchester Coach Station 01:45 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £33
National Express 4h 25m 15:30 Manchester Coach Station 19:55 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £25? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 93%
      0h 20m
      0 km
      13:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      13:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 26m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 11m
    • Arriva
      0h 10m
      0
      17:06
      Luton
      Interchange
      17:16
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      Arriva
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 26m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 15:30 Manchester Coach Station 19:55 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 4h 5m 18:00 Manchester Coach Station 22:05 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 4h 20m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 09:35 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 4h 25m 09:00 Manchester Coach Station 13:25 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 4h 55m 10:15 Manchester Coach Station 15:10 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £29? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 94%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      02:35
      Luton
      Interchange
      02:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      18:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 30m 13:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 17:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 20m 17:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £24
FlixBus 3h 5m 13:55 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 17:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport Parkway  Economy £24
National Express 6h 15m 19:30 Manchester Coach Station 01:45 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £29
National Express 4h 5m 18:00 Manchester Coach Station 22:05 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 92%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      02:35
      Luton
      Interchange
      02:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 26m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 0h 11m
    • Arriva
      0h 10m
      0
      17:06
      Luton
      Interchange
      17:16
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      Arriva
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 21m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 12:50 Manchester Coach Station 17:15 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £28
National Express 6h 15m 19:30 Manchester Coach Station 01:45 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £30
National Express 4h 20m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 09:35 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 4h 55m 10:15 Manchester Coach Station 15:10 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 4h 50m 07:15 Manchester Coach Station 12:05 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 43%
      0h 12m
      0 km
      02:43
      Luton
      Interchange
      02:55
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      Economy
      £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      18:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 5m 18:00 Manchester Coach Station 22:05 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 4h 55m 04:40 Manchester Coach Station 09:35 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 4h 15m 05:45 Manchester Coach Station 10:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 5h 0m 12:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:15 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 4h 20m 15:35 Manchester Coach Station 19:55 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £29? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 94%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      02:35
      Luton
      Interchange
      02:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      18:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 15m 10:55 Manchester Coach Station 15:10 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £32
National Express 4h 50m 12:15 Manchester Coach Station 17:05 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £34
National Express 4h 10m 14:35 Manchester Coach Station 18:45 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £34
National Express 4h 25m 05:10 Manchester Coach Station 09:35 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £35
National Express 4h 35m 08:50 Manchester Coach Station 13:25 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £27? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 84%
      0h 10m
      0 km
      07:15
      Luton
      Interchange
      07:25
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      Economy
      £5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      18:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 30m 06:05 Manchester Coach Station 10:35 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £30
National Express 5h 10m 06:10 Manchester Coach Station 11:20 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £30
National Express 6h 15m 19:30 Manchester Coach Station 01:45 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £30
National Express 4h 45m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 10:00 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
National Express 5h 15m 07:25 Manchester Coach Station 12:40 Luton Airport Luton Airport  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Luton to Manchester via Luton Airport, you can save more than £14? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 47%
      0h 12m
      0 km
      02:43
      Luton
      Interchange
      02:55
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      216 km
      Manchester
      Economy
      £16
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Luton Airport via Luton, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 55m
      0
      13:50
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      16:55
      Luton
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Luton
      Bus Station
      18:45
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Luton Airport is £17 on 13/08/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Manchester and Luton Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Manchester to Luton Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Manchester to Luton Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Manchester and Luton Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 37 coaches from Manchester to Luton Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Luton Airport, with only 21 offers.

All facts for Manchester to Luton Airport (LTN) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 17 times by bus from Manchester to Luton Airport in one click. Book your Manchester to Luton Airport bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 17 Ø
Distance 218.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Luton Airport?

Every day, 17 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Luton Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£27
Tuesday 04/08
£31
Wednesday 05/08
£24
Thursday 06/08
£28
Friday 07/08
£31
Saturday 08/08
£32
Sunday 09/08
£30
Monday 10/08
£32
Tuesday 11/08
£22
Wednesday 12/08
£26
Thursday 13/08
£17
Friday 14/08
£31
Saturday 15/08
£28
Sunday 16/08
£28
Monday 17/08
£28
Tuesday 18/08
£26
Wednesday 19/08
£26
Thursday 20/08
£26
Friday 21/08
£20
Saturday 22/08
£28
Sunday 23/08
Monday 24/08
£26
Tuesday 25/08
£26
Wednesday 26/08
£26
Thursday 27/08
£26
Friday 28/08
£28
Saturday 29/08
£28
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Luton Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Luton Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Luton Airport. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Luton Airport, with £17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Luton Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Manchester to Luton Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Luton Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Luton Airport are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Manchester to Luton Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Manchester to Luton Airport timetable.

National Express from Manchester to Luton Airport

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Luton Airport:

Cheapest Price £28
Fastest Coach 4h 5m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

FlixBus from Manchester to Luton Airport

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Luton Airport:

Cheapest Price £24
Fastest Coach 3h 0m
Earliest Coach 13:30
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Luton Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Manchester and Luton Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Manchester to Luton Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Manchester to Luton Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Manchester to Luton Airport bus

How much does a Manchester - Luton Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester - Luton Airportroute is available from £17 and takes 3h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Luton Airport?

The connection Manchester to Luton Airport is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £50. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Luton Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Luton Airport is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Luton Airport from Manchester take?

The quickest transfer from Manchester to Luton Airport is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Luton Airport?

The earliest bus to Luton Airport departs from Manchester at 05:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Luton Airport?

The latest bus to Luton Airport departs from Manchester at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Luton Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Luton Airport can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Luton Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Luton Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Luton Airport from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Luton Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Luton Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Manchester to Luton Airport on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Luton Airport?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between Manchester and Luton Airport. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Luton Airport?

Prices and availability for 17 trips between Manchester and Luton Airport change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Luton Airport

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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