There are 7 ways to get from Maidenhead to Luton by train, subway, bus, rideshare, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1h 27m
£23 - £40
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1h 4m
£6 - £9
5 alternative options
Train, subway • 2h 9m
£23 - £35
Bus • 2h 20m
£7 - £11
Line 140 bus, line 321 bus • 3h 12m
£12 - £23
Taxi • 46 min
£80 - £100
Drive • 46 min
£6 - £9
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Luton is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 46 min.
The quickest way to get from Maidenhead to Luton is to taxi which costs £80 - £100 and takes 46 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Luton. However, there are services departing from Bray Wick, Cemetery and arriving at Luton Airport London via Heathrow Airport London T2,3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Luton. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Luton via Paddington and London St Pancras International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Maidenhead and Luton is 28 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Maidenhead to Luton, including transfers.
Maidenhead to Luton bus services, operated by First, depart from Bray Wick, Cemetery station.
Maidenhead to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway, depart from Maidenhead station.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Luton is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 20m.

- Distance: 28 miles
- Duration: 1h 27m
What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Luton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras International in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidenhead to Luton via Heathrow Airport London T2,3 in around 2h 20m.


- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Maidenhead to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6 - £10
- Website
- TfL Rail
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £6 - £10
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £11 - £18

- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16 - £24
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £7 - £20
- Off-Peak Single
- £12 - £18
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- £16 - £24

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £17
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £18

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Paddington station to Farringdon station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)

- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 650100
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bray Wick, Cemetery to Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Central Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2 - £4
- Website
- First

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Airport London T2,3 to Luton Airport London
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- National Express

London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Hayes Town, Clayton Road to Harrow & Wealdstone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London

- Phone
- +44 (0)191 520 4000
- enquiries@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arriva.co.uk
Bus from Watford Junction station to Luton Town Centre, Crown Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4 - £6
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Maidenhead to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £9
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £80 - £100
U Want Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1628 621 449
- Website
- uwanttaxis.com
On Time Cars Maidenhead
- Phone
- +44 1628 777 400
- Website
- ontimecar.co.uk
A-K Taxis Maidenhead
- Phone
- +44 7449 960 545
- Website
- aktaxismaidenhead.webs.com
A1 Taxis Maidenhead
- Phone
- +44 1628 628 414
- Website
- maidenheadtaxiservice.co.uk
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Maidenhead to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Airport London station.
Maidenhead to Luton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Luton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Maidenhead to Luton.
There are 245+ hotels available in Luton. Prices start at £75 per night.