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.
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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £50($59) | hourly | 361km (224 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 40m | £78($90) | hourly | 294km (183 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus to Luton Airport London | 5h 40m | £9($11) | once daily | 303km (188 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £47($56) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.