How to travel from Dundee to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Luton is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dundee to Luton by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LutonDundee if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Luton.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance680km (422 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Luton

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Luton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).

The distance between Dundee and Luton is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Dundee and Luton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Luton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Luton. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dundee and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Dundee and Luton. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Dundee and Luton. The distance is around 680km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Luton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Dundee to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Luton

Transport options from Dundee to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
2h 60m
£115($140)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, Fly3h 10m
£150($180)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
£205($245)
every 30 mins654km (406 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 30m
£175($210)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 5m
£220($260)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 10m
£235($280)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 30m
£125($150)
hourly704km (438 miles)
Train
6h 30m
£95($110)
hourly770km (479 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
£30($36)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
£115($140)
on demand680km (422 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Luton

Train operators

Airlines

Bus companies

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