There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
53 min£17–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Luton33 mi
1h 9m£4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Baker Street Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
2h 2m£12–17Drive 33.6 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to Luton (Station)car 33.6 mi
51 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Luton (Station)taxi 33.6 mi
51 min£250–300
Charing Cross to Luton (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) is to rideshare which costs £4 - £5 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Baker Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Luton (Station). However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Luton via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Charing Cross and Luton (Station) is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £16 - £40.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station), including transfers.
Charing Cross to Luton (Station) bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Baker Street Station.
Charing Cross to Luton (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to Luton (Station) is to train which takes 53 min and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Luton (Station), England?
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Luton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Green Line operates a bus from Baker Street Station to Luton Station Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Blackfriars to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Baker Street Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £250–300
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charing Cross to Luton (Station) bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Charing Cross to Luton (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Luton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Luton (Station) is 34 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Charing Cross to Luton (Station).
Book your Charing Cross to Luton (Station) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1100+ hotels available in Luton (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and Luton (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.