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.
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 Luton → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Luton. We recommend that you drive to Luton. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | £130($150) | 5 times a week | 754km (468 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £255($300) | 5 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 15m | £190($225) | 5 times a week | 857km (532 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 55m | £140($165) | 5 times a week | 873km (543 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £300($355) | 5 times a week | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £35($42) | 5 times a week | 516km (321 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £63($75) | on demand | 366km (227 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.