How to travel from Lichfield to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Luton is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield 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 London Euston and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Tesco Express and then to Luton.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance146km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Luton

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Lichfield and Luton is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lichfield and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lichfield and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Lichfield and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Luton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Lichfield and Luton. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Luton

Transport options from Lichfield to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£29($34)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
£9($11)
5 times a day173km (108 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£25($30)
on demand146km (91 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