How to travel from Dunfermline to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Luton is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

10 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance618km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Luton

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Luton by plane, bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Dunfermline and Luton is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Dunfermline and Luton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Luton is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline 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 5h 35m.

LNER, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dunfermline and Luton. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline 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 8h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dunfermline and Luton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at London Luton (LTN). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dunfermline and Luton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

easyJet fly between Dunfermline and Luton. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Dunfermline to Luton typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).

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 Dunfermline and Luton. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Luton is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Luton

Transport options from Dunfermline to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
1h 60m
£115($135)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Bus and Plane3hrs
£165($195)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train3h 5m
£200($235)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
£210($245)
hourly633km (393 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
£120($140)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train3h 40m
£140($165)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£78($90)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Train via Sheffield6h 45m
£160($190)
3 times a week668km (415 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
£22($26)
twice daily586km (364 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£105($125)
on demand618km (384 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