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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Manchester to Luton Airport
From £45 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Manchester to Luton Airport
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our airport services are ready to make the start of your journey simple and convenient.
Our service from Manchester to Luton Airport operates up to once a day, with multiple pick-up points and tickets starting at just £45 one-way*. So no matter your travel plans we've got you covered.
| Manchester to Luton Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 5 hr 55 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £45 * |
| Distance (approx) | 275km |
| No. of stops | 7 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 23:40pm |
Our Manchester to Luton Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 422 service travels once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Manchester
- Manchester Airport
- Penkridge
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Luton Airport
Manchester to Luton Airport route map
Departing from Manchester
Once you arrive at the conveniently located bus station, you can get comfortable with plenty of facilities to enjoy before you depart, such as a coffee shop, newsagents and more.
Arriving at Luton Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
To pass the time until your flight, Luton Airport is packed with facilities to help you pass the time. Within a five-minute walk of the terminal, you'll find eateries, supermarkets, along with newsagents and more.
Take a look at our Luton Airport facilities page for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves Manchester Coach Station at 11:40pm, arriving at Luton Airport Bus Station at 05:35am.
The last coach leaves Manchester Coach Station at 11:40 pm, arriving at Luton Airport Bus Station at 05:35 am.
A one-way journey from Manchester to Luton Airport is available from £45*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Manchester to Luton Airport takes 5h55 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
