There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Newhaven by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Luton to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Town Centrebus 12X / ...
2h 40m£46–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
4h 19m£22–51Drive 101 mi
- Drive from Luton to Newhavencar 101 mi
1h 54m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 42m£46–96
Luton to Newhaven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Newhaven is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Newhaven is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £40.
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 and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 42m.
The distance between Luton and Newhaven is 94 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Newhaven without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 40m and costs £45 - £90.
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 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Newhaven, East Sussex, England?
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Town Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, and North Street in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Newhaven Town via East Croydon and Lewes in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Lewes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton Station to Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Luton to Newhaven.
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