The distance between Norwich and Luton is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich 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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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Norwich to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Norwich and Luton is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Norwich and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Farringdon station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Greater Anglia and Thameslink run train services between Norwich and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Norwich and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Norwich and Luton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 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 Norwich and Luton. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £74($87) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £19($22) | 5 times a day | 249km (155 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £28($33) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Great Northern
Arriva UK
Green Line
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.