The distance between Swindon and Luton is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Swindon and Luton is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Swindon and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Luton. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Swindon and Luton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Swindon and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach East and Arriva UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Luton. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Swindon and Luton. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | £47($56) | every 20 mins | 179km (111 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £11($13) | 4 times a day | 169km (105 miles) |
Bus via Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard | 3h 55m | £17($20) | hourly | 150km (93 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £27($32) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
Stagecoach East
Arriva UK
Thameslink
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.