How to travel from Peak District National park to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Luton is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LutonPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Leicester

Take the train to Leicester then Kettering and then to Luton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Luton

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Peak District National park and Luton is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Peak District National park and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale and Sheffield. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Peak District National park and Luton. Trains depart twice a week 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 Peak District National park and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mam Tor Blue John Cavern, Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Stagecoach Yorkshire and National Express run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Luton. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Peak District National park and Luton. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Luton

Transport options from Peak District National park to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Leicester + 1 similar
3h 15m
£72($85)
hourly250km (155 miles)
Train3h 20m
£47($56)
twice a week250km (155 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
£250($295)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
£17($20)
twice a week243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£40($47)
on demand227km (141 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