How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 LutonStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Luton.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station and West Hampstead station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Chiltern Railways and Thameslink run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Marylebone and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Luton. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£51($60)
every 4 hours213km (132 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£14($16)
5 times a day150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand128km (80 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