How to travel from Bristol to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Luton is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bristol 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 Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance213km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Luton

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Bristol and Luton is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bristol and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Bristol and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Bristol and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

National Express, Arriva UK, Green Line, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bristol and Luton. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Bristol and Luton. The distance is around 213km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

How do I get from Bristol to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Luton

Transport options from Bristol to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£65($77)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 5m
£19($22)
hourly252km (156 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station4h 30m
£28($33)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£37($44)
on demand213km (133 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bristol and Luton

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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