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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Luton is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Luton is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Luton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Luton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Croydon to Luton?

The distance between Croydon and Luton is 43 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £27.

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

The train from East Croydon to Luton takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Luton bus from?

Croydon to Luton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Luton train from?

Croydon to Luton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Luton?

The best way to get from Croydon to Luton is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Croydon to Luton bus arrive?

Croydon to Luton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Luton train arrive?

Croydon to Luton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Luton station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Luton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Croydon to Luton.

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Luton.

Croydon to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Luton by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 5m
£13–27
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Lutoncar 43.8 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from West Croydon to London Victoriatrain Epsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
2h 25m
£19–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Lutontaxi 43.8 mi
1h 8m
£230–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3h 27m
£31–48

Croydon to Luton by train

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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