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

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

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 Luton Station Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Interchange and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Luton?

The distance between Stanstead and Luton is 98 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 26m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 Flagfinders, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Luton?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Luton is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Stanstead to Luton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Luton bus services, operated by Flagfinders, arrive at Bus Interchange 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 1059+ hotels available in Luton.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Luton by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
3h 26m
£41–101
Drive 59 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Luton59 mi
1h 25m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenage
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange100 / ...
4h 14m
£24–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange60
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange737
5h 53m
£23–49

Stanstead to Luton by bus and train

74Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Luton.

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Distance: 97.5 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Luton Station Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, and Coach Station in around 5h 53m.

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