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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Luton is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Luton is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Luton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Luton via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Sunderland to Luton?

The distance between Sunderland and Luton is 311 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Sunderland to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Luton bus from?

Sunderland to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Luton train from?

Sunderland to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Luton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Luton is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Sunderland to Luton bus arrive?

Sunderland to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Sunderland to Luton train arrive?

Sunderland to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Luton is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Sunderland to Luton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Sunderland to Luton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h
£42–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 426 / ...
6h 26m
£42–57
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Lutoncar 241.4 mi
4h 3m
£60–86
Fly Newcastle to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NCL - LTN
5h 1m
£53–144
Line 20 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
5h 21m
£44–106
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand Dbus 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain
5h 58m
£60–188
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus
4h 51m
£81–289
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 46m
£48–222
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
5h 34m
£105–378

Sunderland to Luton by train

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Luton via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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