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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to York is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to York is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to York station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Rail Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and York?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to York. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Luton to York?

The distance between Luton and York is 219 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Luton to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to York bus from?

Luton to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to York?

The best way to get from Luton to York is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Luton to York bus arrive?

Luton to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Luton to York train arrive?

Luton to York train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to York is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Luton to York.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to York?

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Luton to York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 34m
£33–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station436 / ...
5h 15m
£36–50
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Luton to York172 mi
3h 2m
£42–61
Fly Luton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LTN - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to York
4h 20m
£69–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 21m
£42–154
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to York
4h 31m
£60–118
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
5h 14m
£83–374
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
6h 28m
£98–305

Luton to York by train

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Luton to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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