There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Newhaven by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to East CroydonBedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to LewesLondon Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 40m£35–65Train, line 12 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Luton to BrightonBedford - Brighton
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Town Centre12 / ...
2h 51m£22–59Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine025
5h 10m£45–64Drive 90.7 mi
- Drive from Luton to Newhaven90.7 mi
2h 16m£23–32
Luton to Newhaven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Newhaven is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Newhaven is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Town Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Newhaven Town via East Croydon and Lewes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Luton and Newhaven is 89 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Newhaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Luton to Newhaven, including transfers.
Luton to Newhaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Newhaven train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Newhaven is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Newhaven, East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Newhaven Town via East Croydon and Lewes in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Town Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and Brighton Station in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Lewes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton Station to Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Newhaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Newhaven train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Newhaven is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Luton to Newhaven.
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