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

The cheapest way to get from York to Luton is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Luton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between York and Luton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from York and arriving at Luton DART Parkway. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between York and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from York to Luton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Luton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from York to Luton?

The distance between York and Luton is 219 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Luton without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from York to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Luton bus from?

York to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Where do I catch the York to Luton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from York to Luton?

The best way to get from York to Luton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the York to Luton bus arrive?

York to Luton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the York to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Luton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from York to Luton.

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

Book your York to Luton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your York to Luton bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Luton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 30m
£30–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Luton DART Parkwaybus Ukn14
4h 50m
£21–29
Drive 173.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Lutoncar 173.1 mi
3h 3m
£42–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
5h 10m
£86–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
2h 39m
£25–132
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
3h 36m
£61–167
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
5h 1m
£37–53
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
6h 20m
£49–142
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
5h 2m
£71–302

York to Luton by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from York to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from York to Luton DART Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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