The distance between Sunderland and Luton is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 Luton → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Sunderland and Luton is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Sunderland and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Luton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
LNER, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways run train services between Sunderland and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sunderland and Luton. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Luton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Luton. The distance is around 392km (243 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 Sunderland to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £140($165) | hourly | 725km (451 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | £58($69) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £15($18) | every 20 mins | 413km (257 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £68($80) | on demand | 392km (243 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.