How to travel from Saint Albans to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Luton is around 17km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Luton by train, bus, taxi 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 Luton.

  • Duration15min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

Thameslink

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to New Town Holly Street.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Arriva UK

+ 1 others
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Luton.

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

St Albans Drivr

+ 4 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration17min
  • Distance19km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Luton

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Luton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 32min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £6 ($7).

The distance between Saint Albans and Luton is around 17km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 15km (9 miles)

It takes around 15min to get from Saint Albans and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Luton is to take the train which takes around 15min and will set you back approx £6 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Luton. It typically takes around 15min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint Albans and Luton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 15min.

Thameslink run train services between Saint Albans and Luton. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 15min, 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 Saint Albans and Luton. It typically takes around 32min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saint Albans and Luton with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 32min.

Arriva UK run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Luton. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 32min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Luton. instead which will take 15min.

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 Saint Albans and Luton. The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 15min and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

How do I get from Saint Albans to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Luton

Transport options from Saint Albans to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15min
£6($7)
every 15 mins17km (10 miles)
Bus
32min
£4($5)
every 15 mins17km (10 miles)
Taxi
17min
£34($40)
on demand19km (12 miles)
Drive
17min
£3($4)
on demand19km (12 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