There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Luton by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Waterloo Station to West Hampstead stationJubilee
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
49 min£10–43Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Luton33.1 mi
1h 17m£4–5Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Luton Station InterchangeGreenline 757
1h 43m£5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchange757
2h 17m£12–25Drive 33.9 mi
- Drive from Waterloo Station to Luton33.9 mi
53 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Luton33.9 mi
53 min£140–170
Waterloo Station to Luton by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Luton is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Luton is to subway and train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Luton. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Luton via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Luton is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Luton without a car is to subway and train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £45.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Waterloo Station to Luton, including transfers.
Waterloo Station to Luton bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Victoria Station.
Waterloo Station to Luton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo Station.
Waterloo Station to Luton bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Luton, England?
Arriva UK operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Luton Station Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Waterloo Station to West Hampstead station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
Lambeth Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3051 8618
- Website
- lambethcabs.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Waterloo Station to Luton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at West Hampstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Luton is 34 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Luton.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and Luton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















