What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Luton is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Luton station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Luton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Luton via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Luton?

The distance between Basingstoke and Luton is 80 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Luton without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Luton?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Luton bus from?

Basingstoke to Luton bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from Frimley station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Luton train from?

Basingstoke to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Luton?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Luton is to train via London which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 730 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Luton bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Luton bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Luton train arrive?

Basingstoke to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Luton is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Basingstoke to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Luton?

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Basingstoke to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 730 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 57m
£37–77
Drive 66.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Lutoncar 66.7 mi
1h 8m
£17–24
Line 730 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 730
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampsteadtrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
2h 17m
£32–93
Line 850 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus 850
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowesbus 1 / ...
5h 4m
£17–26

Basingstoke to Luton by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Luton via London Waterloo, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Luton Station Interchange via Frimley station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 36m.

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