How to travel from York to Luton, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Luton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance286km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Luton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Luton

Transport options from York to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£45($53)
every 30 mins351km (218 miles)
Train via Sheffield2h 50m
£76($90)
twice a week297km (184 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
£81($95)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4hrs
£250($295)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£14($17)
once daily301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£50($59)
on demand286km (177 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