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How to get fromWest Midlands to Lutonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2h 31m
    £51–128

  2. Line 80 bus, bus, line 230 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crocketts Lane to Marketsbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 230 / ...
    3h 29m
    £17–43

  3. Line 87 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blue Gates to Smallbrook Queenswaybus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus Mk1
    2h 54m
    £23–62

  4. Drive 88.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Midlands to Lutoncar car 88.1 mi
    1h 32m
    £22–31

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus X3 / ...
    4h 1m
    £25–66

West Midlands to Luton by train and foot

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Luton via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Luton Station Interchange via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 3h 29m.

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