The distance between Inverness and Luton is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Inverness 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.
👋 Also check out Luton → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Inverness and Luton is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Inverness and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Luton is to take the train which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Luton. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
LNER, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Luton. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Luton. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness 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 11h 50m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton. instead which will take 8h 35m.
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 Inverness and Luton. The distance is around 836km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £110($130) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 11h 50m | £65($77) | once daily | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | £36($43) | twice daily | 811km (504 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | £145($170) | on demand | 836km (519 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.