How to travel from Penzance to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Luton is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance 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 Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance482km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Luton

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Penzance and Luton is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Penzance and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Luton is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Penzance and Luton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Penzance and Luton. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Luton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 5h 60m.

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 Penzance and Luton. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Luton

Transport options from Penzance to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 60m
£135($160)
every 3 hours542km (337 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
£19($22)
twice daily517km (322 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£84($100)
on demand482km (300 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