How to travel from Plymouth to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Luton is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 LutonPlymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)
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Bus to Newquay, plane and train

Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Luton.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance371km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Luton

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).

The distance between Plymouth and Luton is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Plymouth and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Luton is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Luton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Plymouth and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Plymouth and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Plymouth and Luton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Luton. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Luton. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Plymouth and Luton. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Luton

Transport options from Plymouth to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
£105($120)
hourly416km (259 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£180($210)
twice daily539km (335 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£660($780)
every 20 mins1,286km (799 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£16($19)
every 20 mins390km (242 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station7h 5m
£22($26)
twice daily436km (271 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£64($76)
on demand371km (231 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