There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Kent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 11m£48–94Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Luton to Kentcar 84.4 mi
1h 29m£21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A31 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 19m£31–66Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Roadbus 757
- Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus
4h 48mTrain via Bexley
- Take the train from Luton to London Blackfriarstrain
- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain
- Take the train from Swanley to Lenhamtrain
3h 7m£42–84
Luton to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Kent is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Kent is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Dickley Wood via Prince Charles Drive, London Stonebridge and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Luton and Kent is 96 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Kent without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Luton to Kent, including transfers.
Luton to Kent bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Kent train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Kent is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Dickley Wood via Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Blackfriars to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Blackfriars to Swanley
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Swanley to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- contact@euro-fratello.ro
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Kent bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road station.
Luton to Kent train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Kent is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Luton to Kent.
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