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How to get fromBolton to Lutonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bolton to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    3h 35m
    £76–127

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    5h 33m
    £21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    5h 7m
    £29–46

  4. Drive  171.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Lutoncar car 171.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £44–63

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    4h 27m
    £66–223

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus Mk1
    4h 7m
    £49–81

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus
    4h 14m
    £65–270

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    5h 27m
    £72–217

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain train
    6h 27m
    £87–300

Bolton to Luton by train and foot

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Luton via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway once daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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