How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Luton is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 LutonStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Luton

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Luton is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Stoke on Trent and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Luton. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Luton

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£79($95)
hourly283km (176 miles)
Train via Nottingham2h 45m
£65($77)
every 2 hours237km (147 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£13($15)
once daily211km (131 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($42)
on demand203km (126 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