How to travel from Glasgow to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Luton is around 535km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow to Luton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Luton.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Luton

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Luton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Glasgow and Luton is around 535km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 509km (316 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Glasgow and Luton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Luton is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Glasgow and Luton. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Luton. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at London Luton (LTN). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Luton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet fly between Glasgow and Luton. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Glasgow to Luton typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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 Glasgow and Luton. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Luton is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Luton

Transport options from Glasgow to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
1h 40m
£155($185)
every 20 mins535km (333 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train2h 50m
£250($295)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
£215($255)
every 30 mins647km (402 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train3h 5m
£115($135)
every 30 mins660km (410 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train3h 15m
£120($145)
every 20 mins704km (438 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
£185($220)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train via Derby7h 5m
£195($230)
3 times a week720km (447 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£19($23)
twice daily603km (375 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£105($120)
on demand597km (371 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