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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Luton is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Luton. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Margate to Luton?

The distance between Margate and Luton is 121 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Margate to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Luton bus from?

Margate to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Luton train from?

Margate to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Luton?

The best way to get from Margate to Luton is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Margate to Luton bus arrive?

Margate to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Luton train arrive?

Margate to Luton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Luton is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Margate to Luton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Margate to Luton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 8m
£22–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
5h 19m
£20–37
Drive 113.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Lutoncar 113.5 mi
2h 2m
£28–40
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Margate to Gillingham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Lutontrain Rainham / ...
3h 51m
£63–75

Margate to Luton by train

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.6 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Luton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Luton Station Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and Green Line Coach Station in around 5h 19m.

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