How to travel from Hull to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Luton is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull to Luton by 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Luton

There are several options for getting from Hull to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Hull and Luton is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hull and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Hull and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Hull and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Luton. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Hull and Luton. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Hull to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Luton

Transport options from Hull to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£55($65)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£14($17)
once daily363km (226 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand258km (161 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