What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Luton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Luton?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Luton. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Luton via Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Luton?

The distance between West Midlands and Luton is 91 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Luton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs £12 - £50.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Luton?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from West Midlands to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Luton bus from?

West Midlands to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Luton train from?

West Midlands to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Luton?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Luton is to bus via Milton Keynes Coachway which takes 4h 45m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the West Midlands to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Midlands to Luton train arrive?

West Midlands to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Luton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from West Midlands to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Luton?

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Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 441+ hotels available in Luton.

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

There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
2h 38m
£12–47
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 707 / ...
4h 45m
£27–54
Drive 88.1 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Lutoncar 88.1 mi
1h 32m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3h 7m
£38–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 707
4h 54m
£23–73

West Midlands to Luton by tram, train, and bus

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Luton, England?

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Luton via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 7m.

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