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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Hackney is to bus and line 38 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Hackney is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Hackney?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Hackney Baths via Old Marylebone Town Hall and St John Street / Goswell Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Hackney?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Hackney Central via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Luton to Hackney?

The distance between Luton and Hackney is 33 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Luton to Hackney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Hackney bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Luton to Hackney train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Hackney?

The best way to get from Luton to Hackney is to train which takes 57 min and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £20 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Luton to Hackney bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Hackney train arrive?

Luton to Hackney train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Hackney?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Hackney is 34 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Luton to Hackney.

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

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Luton to Hackney - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 38 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Hackney by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead ThameslinkBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead to Hackney CentralRichmond NLL - Stratford / ...
57 min
£22–32
Bus, line 38 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Hackney BathsN38 / ...
2h 58m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station757
2h 24m
£16–20
Drive 34 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Hackney34 mi
51 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Hackney34 mi
51 min
£430–550

Luton to Hackney by train

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Distance: 33 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Luton, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Hackney Central via West Hampstead Thameslink and West Hampstead in around 57 min. Alternatively, Green Line operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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