There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to Luton by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
52 min£11–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Luton33 mi
1h 2m£4–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Golders Green stationsubway Northern
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Airport Bus Stationbus A1 / ...
1h 16m£10–24Bus
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Prince Charles Drivebus N113
- Take the bus from Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
1h 36m£11–15Drive 33.3 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to Lutoncar 33.3 mi
49 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Lutontaxi 33.3 mi
49 min£140–170
Charing Cross to Luton by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Luton is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Luton is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Luton. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Luton via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Charing Cross and Luton is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Luton without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £24.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Charing Cross to Luton, including transfers.
Charing Cross to Luton bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.
Charing Cross to Luton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Luton is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Luton, England?
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–21 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Luton Station Interchange via Prince Charles Drive and Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Blackfriars to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Charing Cross station to Golders Green station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Golders Green Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Prince Charles Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Charing Cross to Luton bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Prince Charles Drive station.
Charing Cross to Luton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Luton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Luton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Charing Cross to Luton.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and Luton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.