The distance between York and Luton is around 286km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York 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.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.
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Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from York to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between York and Luton is around 286km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from York and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Luton is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
LNER, Grand Central, Thameslink, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between York and Luton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 30m, 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 York and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York 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 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between York and Luton. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 York and Luton. The distance is around 286km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £45($53) | every 30 mins | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 2h 50m | £76($90) | twice a week | 297km (184 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £81($95) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 451km (280 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £14($17) | once daily | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £50($59) | on demand | 286km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.