How to travel from Luton to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Middlesbrough is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Luton to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. 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 St Pancras International and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Train to Farringdon, plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Luton to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Luton and Middlesbrough is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Luton and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Luton and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Luton and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Middlesbrough. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Luton and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Luton to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£63($75)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Train to Farringdon, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
£300($360)
once daily577km (359 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£135($160)
hourly788km (490 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train4h 55m
£200($235)
hourly889km (553 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
£255($300)
hourly532km (331 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£15($18)
every 20 mins366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£62($73)
on demand353km (219 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Luton and Middlesbrough

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough