Trains from Manchester to Luton

Manchester to Luton train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Manchester (North West England) to Luton (East of England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How much times does it take?

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Luton from Manchester. The average travel time from Manchester to Luton is 3h24m to cover the 135 miles.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Manchester to Luton train tickets

Manchester - Luton prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Luton by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Manchester - Luton: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Luton are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £23 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £66 for your train. Thus, you may save 65% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Luton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Luton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Luton to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - Luton train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Manchester Luton train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Manchester to Luton cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Luton to Manchester, the railcard will have paid for itself.

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey