How to travel from Carlisle to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Luton is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Carlisle 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 to Glasgow Central, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($235)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Luton.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Luton

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($235).

The distance between Carlisle and Luton is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Carlisle and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Luton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £195 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Carlisle and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Carlisle and Luton. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Carlisle and Luton. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Luton

Transport options from Carlisle to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 6 similar
2h 50m
£195($235)
hourly698km (434 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
£150($175)
every 3 hours667km (415 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 10m
£310($370)
twice a week594km (369 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 10m
£230($275)
every 3 hours778km (483 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 15m
£245($285)
every 3 hours782km (486 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 20m
£250($300)
every 2 hours533km (331 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 35m
£155($180)
every 3 hours787km (489 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£135($155)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£17($20)
once daily552km (343 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£77($90)
on demand445km (276 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