How to travel from Cotswolds to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Luton is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Luton by train 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 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Luton

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Luton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Cotswolds and Luton is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Cotswolds and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Cotswolds and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Luton. We recommend that you drive to Luton. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Cotswolds and Luton. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Luton

Transport options from Cotswolds to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£95($110)
hourly223km (138 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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