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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Eltham is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Eltham is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Old Marylebone Town Hall and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Eltham. Services depart every four hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Luton to Eltham?

The distance between Luton and Eltham is 40 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £40.

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

The train from Luton to Eltham takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Luton to Eltham bus from?

Luton to Eltham bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Eltham?

The best way to get from Luton to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 161 bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Luton to Eltham bus arrive?

Luton to Eltham bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Baker Street Station.

Where does the Luton to Eltham train arrive?

Luton to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Eltham station.

Can I drive from Luton to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Eltham is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Luton to Eltham.

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

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Luton to Eltham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 161 bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Eltham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Elthamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
1h 23m
£20–40
Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Luton to Elthamcar 42.8 mi
1h 10m
£11–16
Bus, line 161 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
2h 30m
£24–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Elthamtaxi 42.8 mi
1h 10m
£100–130
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Luton to London Bridgetrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 23m
£20–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
3h 5m
£12–92

Luton to Eltham by train

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Luton to Eltham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Eltham Church / Court Yard via Finchley Road Station, Finchley Road station, North Greenwich station, and North Greenwich Station in around 2h 30m.

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