How to travel from Wells to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Luton is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wells 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hammersmith Bus Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Luton

There are several options for getting from Wells to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Wells and Luton is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Wells and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells 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 Wells and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Wells and Luton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Wells and Luton. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hammersmith Bus Station and Marble Arch. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Berrys Coaches, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Wells and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Wells and Luton. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Wells to Luton

Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Luton

Transport options from Wells to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£95($110)
every 4 hours260km (162 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£13($15)
once daily263km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($48)
on demand233km (145 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