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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Castres is to bus which costs €29 - €160 and takes 23h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Castres is to fly and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Castres. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Castres via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Luton to Castres?

The distance between Luton and Castres is 1383 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Castres without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Luton to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Castres?

The best way to get from Luton to Castres is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €160 and takes 23h 1m.

What is the time difference between Luton and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 7:05 AM in Luton and 8:05 AM in Castres.

Where does the Luton to Castres train arrive?

Luton to Castres train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 403+ hotels available in Castres.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Castres by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
12h 11m
€154–604
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
23h 1m
€29–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castres
12h 15m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
8h 3m
€112–402
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toulouse705
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
24h 57m
€62–227
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Castres
13h 12m
€217–312
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LGW - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
7h 54m
€85–240
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
8h 11m
€80–252
Fly Luton Airport to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport, bus
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Béziers Cap D'Agde Airport (BZR)LTN - BZR
2. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routière
6h 28m
€118–175

Luton to Castres by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

12h 11mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,383.5 km
Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Luton to Castres via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 23h 1m.

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