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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shiplake is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Shiplake is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Shiplake?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Shiplake. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Shiplake College via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Station North Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Shiplake?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Shiplake. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Wargrave via Farringdon Without and Twyford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Luton to Shiplake?

The distance between Luton and Shiplake is 76 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Shiplake without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Luton to Shiplake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Shiplake bus from?

Luton to Shiplake bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Shiplake train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Shiplake?

The best way to get from Luton to Shiplake is to train via Reading which takes 2h 11m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Luton to Shiplake bus arrive?

Luton to Shiplake bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Shiplake train arrive?

Luton to Shiplake train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Shiplake?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Shiplake is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Luton to Shiplake.

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

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Where can I stay near Shiplake?

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Luton to Shiplake - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 46 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Shiplake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 11m
£43–90
Drive 42.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Luton to Shiplakecar 42.6 mi
1h 14m
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 50m
£54–74
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Shiplaketaxi 42.6 mi
1h 14m
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Twyford Stationtrain Elizabeth
2h 18m
£28–73
Line 46 bus, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Square to Bridge Streetbus 46
2. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Hart Streetbus 850
4h
£13–16

Luton to Shiplake by train and bus

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2h 11mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Shiplake, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Shiplake College via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Reading, and Station North Interchange in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Shiplake College via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Station North Interchange in around 2h 50m.

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