How to travel from Blackpool to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Luton is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Blackpool to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Luton.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Luton.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Luton

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).

The distance between Blackpool and Luton is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Blackpool and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Luton is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Blackpool and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Luton. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Luton. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Luton

Transport options from Blackpool to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
£155($185)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane3h 55m
£260($305)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly4h 20m
£245($290)
hourly870km (540 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly4h 35m
£190($225)
every 2 hours839km (521 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 40m
£280($335)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£115($140)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 40m
£95($110)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£15($18)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£58($69)
on demand333km (207 miles)

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Airports near Luton

The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Luton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Luton
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Luton