How to travel from Newcastle to Luton

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $437.

Distance: 219 miles (353 km)

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Flight

$138

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$437

Average price

4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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30m

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7h 52m

Average total duration

7h 22m

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30m

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4h 7m

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2h 7m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Luton is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Luton:

A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Luton costing on average $138 (€116).

A bus is $380 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Luton costing on average $437 (€367).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 7h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newcastle and Luton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Luton among Omio's users.

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from Newcastle to Luton

How to get from Newcastle to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newcastle to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 AM9h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    11:00 AMLuton
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 AM9h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    11:00 AMLuton
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1339
    8:30 PM1h10
    Newcastle Airport
    9:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG08176+East Midlands RailwayC41885
    8:24 AM3h46
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08179+ThameslinkC02629
    9:24 AM4h03
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:27 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02003+ThameslinkC02586
    8:58 AM4h12
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:10 PMLuton station (LUT)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 PM10h45
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    12:40 AMLuton
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM8h45
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    8:10 AMLuton
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX240
    11:50 PM12h15
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    12:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1341
    6:10 AM1h20
    Newcastle Airport
    7:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2691One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1327
    9:55 AM1h25
    Newcastle Airport
    11:20 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $6721One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1403+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8975+LoganairBA4003
    9:30 AM10h50
    Newcastle Airport
    8:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $7261One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Luton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Luton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Luton is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Luton:

A bus is $81 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Luton costing on average $138 (€116).

A bus is $380 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Luton costing on average $437 (€367).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Luton is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 7h 52m.

The distance from Newcastle to Luton is approximately 219 miles (353 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Luton is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Luton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Luton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Luton by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Luton:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Oxford, Cambridge, Longford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.
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