There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Brighton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to BrightonBedford - Brighton
2h 1m£18–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station757
- Take the train from London Victoria to BrightonLondon Victoria - Brighton
3h£21–59Drive 86.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to Brighton86.1 mi
2h 3m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circus025
3h 31m£37–61
Luton to Brighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Brighton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £18 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Brighton. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Luton and Brighton is 84 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £18 - £55.
The train from Luton to Brighton takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Luton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Brighton, England?
Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Brighton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Preston Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Brighton is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Luton to Brighton.
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