What is the cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Manchester?

The distance between Dunstable and Manchester is 155 miles. The road distance is 151.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dunstable to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Dunstable to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Dunstable to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Manchester bus from?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Bus or fly from Dunstable to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Manchester is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Dunstable to Manchester bus arrive?

Dunstable to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Manchester is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Dunstable to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3598+ hotels available in Manchester.

Dunstable to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dunstable to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Regent Street to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
£47–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
4h 55m
£21–31
Drive 150.5 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Manchestercar 150.5 mi
3h 15m
£38–54
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 46m
£66–209
Bus via Central station
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 36m
£29–52
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 21m
£67–269
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 57m
£72–205
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 24m
£86–286

Dunstable to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 153.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day.

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