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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Luton is to bus via Calais which costs £14 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Luton is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Luton. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Luton via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Calais to Luton?

The distance between Calais and Luton is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Calais to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Luton bus from?

Calais to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Luton train from?

Calais to Luton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Luton?

The best way to get from Calais to Luton is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Calais to Luton bus arrive?

Calais to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Luton?

Luton is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:23 AM in Calais and 8:23 AM in Luton.

Where does the Calais to Luton train arrive?

Calais to Luton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Luton?

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Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Luton.

Calais to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Luton by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
4h 23m
£55–313
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luton Station Interchangebus Greenline 757
9h 2m
£13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus N824 / ...
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
5h 49m
£23–33
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Lutoncar
2h 39m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Lutoncar
3h 30m
£60–82

Calais to Luton by train and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Luton via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Luton Station Interchange via London Victoria and Green Line Coach Station in around 5h 49m.

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