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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Luton is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Luton is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Luton. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Luton via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Luton?

The distance between Cumbria and Luton is 269 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Luton without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Cumbria to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Luton bus from?

Cumbria to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Luton train from?

Cumbria to Luton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Luton?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Luton is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train via Manchester, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Cumbria to Luton bus arrive?

Cumbria to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Luton train arrive?

Cumbria to Luton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Luton is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cumbria to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Luton.

Cumbria to Luton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
6h 37m
£79–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
9h 12m
£44–76
Drive 257.1 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Lutoncar 257.1 mi
4h 24m
£65–93
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4h 56m
£69–183
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
7h 38m
£110–170
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
7h 38m
£116–183
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
5h 40m
£63–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
6h 40m
£92–315
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
7h 15m
£80–295

Cumbria to Luton by bus and train

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Distance: 267.6 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Luton Station Interchange via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Luton via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, and Kettering in around 7h 38m.

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