How to travel from Crewe to Luton, United Kingdom
The distance between Crewe and Luton is around 212km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Crewe 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.
👋 Also check out Luton → Crewe if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Milton Keynes Central then take the bus to Luton Station Interchange.
- Duration2hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Luton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Crewe to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Crewe and Luton is around 212km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Crewe and Luton by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Crewe to Luton is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Crewe and Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central then take the bus to Luton Station Interchange. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central then take the bus to Luton Station Interchange. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Luton. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Crewe and Luton. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Luton is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Luton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £245($290) | every 4 hours | 360km (224 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2hrs | £42($50) | hourly | 212km (131 miles) |
| Train to Milton Keynes Central, Bus | 3h 20m | £46($55) | once daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Crewe and Luton
Train operators
London Midland
Thameslink
Bus companies
Stagecoach East
Arriva UK
Airlines
Airports near Luton
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Luton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Luton
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Luton