How to travel from Bradford to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Luton is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bradford to Luton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Luton

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Bradford and Luton is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bradford and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

LNER, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Bradford and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Bradford and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bradford and Luton with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Luton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Bradford and Luton. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).

How do I get from Bradford to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Luton

Transport options from Bradford to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£50($59)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 40m
£78($90)
hourly294km (183 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
£14($16)
every 20 mins282km (175 miles)
Bus to Luton Airport London5h 40m
£9($11)
once daily303km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£47($56)
on demand272km (169 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