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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Luton is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Luton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Luton?

The distance between Wakefield and Luton is 206 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Wakefield to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Luton bus from?

Wakefield to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Luton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wakefield to Luton?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Luton is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £220 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Wakefield to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Luton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Wakefield to Luton.

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

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

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Wakefield to Luton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wakefield to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 37m
£57–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
6h 45m
£32–82
Drive 152.5 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Lutoncar 152.5 mi
2h 32m
£39–55
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
5h 31m
£48–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
2h 43m
£49–69
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3h 49m
£73–122
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 29m
£62–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
5h 15m
£75–268

Wakefield to Luton by train

224Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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