There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Kew by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from West Hampstead to Kew Gardenstrain Stratford / ...
58 min£23–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Watermans Centrebus N9
2h 9m£6–8Drive 31.2 mi
- Drive from Luton to Kewcar 31.2 mi
50 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Luton to Kewtaxi 31.2 mi
50 min£130–170Bus, line 112 bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Roadbus 757
- Take the bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 112
- Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Kew Gardens Roadbus N65 / ...
2h 17m£13–16
Luton to Kew by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Kew is to bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Kew is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Kew. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Watermans Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Kew. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Kew Gardens via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Luton and Kew is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Kew without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £28.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Luton to Kew, including transfers.
Luton to Kew bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Luton to Kew train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Kew is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Kew, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Kew Gardens via West Hampstead Thameslink and West Hampstead in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Watermans Centre via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from West Hampstead to Kew Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Watermans Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
Bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- London United
Bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Kew Gardens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- London United
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £130–170
A1 24 Hour Luton
- Phone
- +44 1582 242424
- Website
- a124hourluton.business.site
Bovingdon Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1442 266600
- Website
- bovingdontaxi.co.uk
Luton Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 244002
- Website
- lttaxis.com
Next Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1582 429 429
- Website
- nextcabs.co.uk
Taxi Airport Luton
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- taxiairportluton.com
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Kew bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Luton to Kew train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Kew is 31 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Luton to Kew.
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