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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Luton is to bus which costs £8 - £16 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Airport Bus Station via Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients and Trumpington Park-and-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Luton. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Luton via Marks Tey, Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Luton?

The distance between Stanstead and Luton is 99 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Stanstead to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Luton bus from?

Stanstead to Luton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Luton train from?

Stanstead to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Luton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Luton is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Cambridge, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Stanstead to Luton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Luton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Hospital Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Luton train arrive?

Stanstead to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Luton is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Stanstead to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1090+ hotels available in Luton.

Stanstead to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 30m
£46–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk950
4h 19m
£8–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
3h 53m
£21–44
Drive 59 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Lutoncar 59 mi
1h 25m
£15–21
Bus via Cambridge
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
4h 15m
£13–28

Stanstead to Luton by bus and train

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Distance: 98.3 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Luton via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Airport Bus Station via Bus Station, Hospital Bus Station, Hospital Outpatients, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 4h 15m.

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