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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Darlington is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Darlington is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Darlington?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Darlington via Kettering, Nottingham and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Luton to Darlington?

The distance between Luton and Darlington is 220 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Darlington without a car is to line 100 bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Luton to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Darlington bus from?

Luton to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Darlington train from?

Luton to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Darlington?

The best way to get from Luton to Darlington is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Luton to Darlington bus arrive?

Luton to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Luton to Darlington train arrive?

Luton to Darlington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Darlington is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Luton to Darlington.

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

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Luton to Darlington - 8 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 100 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 59m
£29–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Dolphin Centrebus 598 / ...
5h 55m
£35–59
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Darlingtoncar 214.9 mi
3h 35m
£53–76
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 19m
£67–308
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
5h 21m
£57–168
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
4h 13m
£60–162
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
6h 1m
£86–298
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 28m
£107–304

Luton to Darlington by bus and train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Dolphin Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Darlington via Kettering, Nottingham, and Sheffield in around 5h 21m.

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