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 £12 - £19 and takes 4h 35m.

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. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Luton DART Parkway via Bus Station and Thetford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

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 £35 - £100.

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 FlixBus, depart from Thetford 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 £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Stanstead to Luton bus arrive?

Stanstead to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway 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 1092+ hotels available in Luton.

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

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 26m
£39–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk950
4h 35m
£12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Railway Stationbus 47A
2. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenagetrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
4h 29m
£25–46
Drive 59 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Lutoncar 59 mi
1h 25m
£15–21
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
5h 21m
£21–31

Stanstead to Luton by bus and train

82Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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