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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Luton is to bus which costs £16 - £80 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Luton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Luton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Leeds to Luton?

The distance between Leeds and Luton is 216 miles. The road distance is 163.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Leeds to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Luton bus from?

Leeds to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Luton train from?

Leeds to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Luton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Luton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 3h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £210 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Leeds to Luton bus arrive?

Leeds to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leeds to Luton train arrive?

Leeds to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Luton is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Leeds to Luton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Leeds to Luton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leeds to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 50m
£68–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 240
5h 30m
£16–80
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
3h 52m
£30–73
Drive 162.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Lutoncar 162.9 mi
2h 43m
£40–58
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
4h 40m
£45–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Stevenagetrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
2h 54m
£47–71
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
4h 5m
£76–130
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
5h 9m
£77–238

Leeds to Luton by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h.

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