There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Luton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 30m£24–68Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Lutoncar 48.8 mi
1h 6m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
3h 6m£19–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Lutontaxi 48.8 mi
1h 6m£320–380Bus via Coach Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
3h 29m
Chelmsford to Luton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Luton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Luton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Luton via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Luton is 62 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £24 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Chelmsford to Luton, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Luton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Luton is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Luton via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Temp Bus Station in around 3h 6m.
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Temp Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £320–380
Your Cabbie
- Phone
- +44 1245 354 040
- Website
- taxis-in-chelmsford.co.uk
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355 555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Chelmsford Taxis & Cars
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
Chelmsford City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1245 250 250
- Website
- chelmsfordcitytaxis.com
Cab City
- Phone
- +44 1245 30 30 30
- Website
- cab-city.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Luton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Luton is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Chelmsford to Luton.
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