There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 6m£112–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 21m£47–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
8h 38m£48–80Drive 259.6 mi
- Drive from Luton to Cumbriacar 259.6 mi
4h 19m£65–94Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 11m£73–192Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 22m£80–131Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 46m£71–199Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 19m£81–316
Luton to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cumbria is to bus and train which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Luton and Cumbria is 319 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Luton to Cumbria, including transfers.
Luton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Luton to Cumbria train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Pooley Bridge Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Longthwaite road end via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Luton to Cumbria train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Cumbria is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Luton to Cumbria.
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