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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Luton is to line 724 bus and line 321 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Luton is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Luton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Heathrow Airport and arriving at Luton DART Parkway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Luton. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Luton via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Luton?

The distance between Heathrow and Luton is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Luton without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £3 - £17.

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

The bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkway takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Luton bus from?

Heathrow to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Luton train from?

Heathrow to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Luton?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Luton is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £3 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Heathrow to Luton bus arrive?

Heathrow to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Heathrow to Luton train arrive?

Heathrow to Luton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Luton is 36 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Heathrow to Luton.

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

Book your Heathrow to Luton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heathrow to Luton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Luton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Luton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus Ukn14 / ...
55 min
£3–17
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 22m
£29–55
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Lutoncar 35.5 mi
38 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heathrow to Lutontaxi 35.5 mi
38 min
£110–140
Line 724 bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Black Boy PHbus 724
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Church Streetbus 321
2h 48m
£6

Heathrow to Luton by bus

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 35.7 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkway every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 55 min. National Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Luton via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 22m.

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