The distance between Doncaster and Luton is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Doncaster 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.
👋 Also check out Luton → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
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.
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Doncaster and Luton is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Doncaster and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Doncaster and Luton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Doncaster and Luton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Doncaster to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Doncaster and Luton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Luton. The distance is around 224km (139 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 Doncaster to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £40($47) | every 30 mins | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £14($16) | 3 times a week | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
LNER
Grand Central
Hull Trains
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Arriva UK
Stagecoach East Midlands
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.