How to travel from Belfast to Luton, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Luton is around 529km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast to Luton by plane, train, subway, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Luton → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£90($105)
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Luton.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Luton.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Luton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Luton by plane, train, subway, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Belfast and Luton is around 529km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Belfast and Luton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Luton is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Luton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Luton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Luton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Luton. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and arrive at London Luton (LTN). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Luton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
easyJet fly between Belfast and Luton. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Belfast to Luton typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Luton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Luton is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Luton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2hrs | £90($105) | every 30 mins | 532km (330 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 35m | £220($260) | hourly | 586km (364 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 2h 40m | £220($260) | hourly | 595km (369 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 3h 20m | £110($130) | every 30 mins | 667km (415 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 30m | £155($180) | every 30 mins | 689km (428 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 10m | £41($49) | twice daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 20m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 598km (372 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 10h 45m | £260($310) | 4 times a day | 769km (478 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 11h 40m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 529km (328 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9hrs | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 696km (432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Luton
Train operators
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
London Midland
Train operators
London Underground (Tube)
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airports near Luton
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Luton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Luton
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Luton