How to travel from Durham to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Luton is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Durham to Luton by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Finchley Road and then to Luton Station Interchange.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Luton

There are several options for getting from Durham to Luton by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Durham and Luton is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Durham and Luton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Luton is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Luton. We recommend that you drive to Luton. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Luton. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street and London Finchley Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Megabus UK, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Durham and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Luton. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Durham and Luton. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Luton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £35 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Luton

Transport options from Durham to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
£130($150)
5 times a week754km (468 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£255($300)
5 times a week686km (426 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane5h 15m
£190($225)
5 times a week857km (532 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane5h 55m
£140($165)
5 times a week873km (543 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
£300($355)
5 times a week543km (337 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£35($42)
5 times a week516km (321 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($75)
on demand366km (227 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