How to travel from St Andrews to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Luton is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Andrews to Luton by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LutonSt Andrews if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Luton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Luton

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Luton by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between St Andrews and Luton is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from St Andrews and Luton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Luton. We recommend that you drive to Luton. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St and Digbeth Oxford St. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Luton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Luton. We recommend that you take the bus to Luton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 St Andrews and Luton. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Luton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
£9($11)
5 times a day145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£25($29)
on demand140km (87 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