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4.6Travel Information from London to Luton
 Distance | 28 miles (45 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $8 (€7) • 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Travel 28 miles (45 km) by train or bus to Luton from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Luton.
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How to travel from London to Luton?
Luton has many attractions for both the casual visitor and dedicated vacationer. It is also a popular destination for travelers in and outside the UK. If visiting Luton from London, the convenient way to travel is by bus or train since the two cities are just 35 miles apart. The main departure points in London are Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Victoria Coach Station, and London St Pancras while the main arrival points are Luton Airport and Luton train station.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Luton?
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Luton. Buses that head to Luton from London depart from London's Victoria Coach station and arrive at Luton Airport Station. These buses are direct and take only an hour to reach Luton bus station. Over 80 buses travel from London to Luton each day, with the first bus leaving London around midnight.
What is the fastest way to travel from London to Luton?
The train is a quick option, with direct journeys from London St Pancras train station taking only 20 minutes to reach Luton's train station. Taking the bus is the slowest option, as it will take approximately one hour and 15 minutes from London Victoria Coach Station to London Luton Airport, though this is still a relatively easy journey.
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Travel from London to Luton by train
Taking the train from London to Luton is a popular option among travelers because there are multiple departures every day. Approximately 10 trains travel from London to Luton every day, with the first leaving London around 8:00 a.m and the last train departing around 2:00 a.m. Out of the 10 trains, five travel direct. These direct trains reach Luton in just an hour while connecting trains will take one hour and 15 minutes, due to the transfers included. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Train companies that serve this route include East Midlands, Thameslink, and West Midlands Railway. All the trains on this route will depart from either London St Pancras, London Bridge, or London Blackfriars and arrive at Luton Station. Luton station is located in the heart of Luton, within walking distance of the city's shops and services.
Travel from London to Luton by bus
Over 80 buses leave London for Luton every day. These buses offer both direct and indirect services. Direct buses take an average of one hour and 30 minutes to reach Luton, while connecting buses will take two hours, since they can involve changes along the way. There is at least one departure every hour, even overnight. During peak hours, there can be up to three buses per hour. The bus companies operating on this route are National Express, Infobus, and Megabus. All the buses depart from London Victoria and arrive at Luton Airport Station. From Luton Airport Station, travelers have to take another bus to reach Luton city.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Luton
Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Luton.
There are 2 travel options from London to Luton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Luton is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Luton:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Luton costing on average $11 (€10).
The quickest way to travel to Luton from London is by train, which takes on average 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.
The London to Luton distance is around 28 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Luton is:
- 74 buses per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Luton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Luton:
- Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Luton, Station Interchange.
- Most travelers take a train from London St Pancras International to Luton.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Luton:
- Travel with National Express or Arriva UK for buses to Luton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express London to Luton tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find East Midlands Trains London to Luton tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Luton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 66 direct buses per day to take to Luton with National Express or Arriva UK.
- You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Luton with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Luton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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