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.
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.
👋 Also check out Luton → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 60m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus | 8h 55m | £19($22) | twice daily | 517km (322 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £84($100) | on demand | 482km (300 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Thameslink
London Midland
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.