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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Luton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Luton is to train and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Luton. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Luton via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Darlington to Luton?

The distance between Darlington and Luton is 221 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Luton without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Darlington to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Luton bus from?

Darlington to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Luton train from?

Darlington to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Luton?

The best way to get from Darlington to Luton is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Darlington to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Darlington to Luton train arrive?

Darlington to Luton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Luton is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Darlington to Luton.

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

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Darlington to Luton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
3h 14m
£71–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 591
5h 56m
£31–54
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Lutoncar 214.9 mi
3h 35m
£54–78
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
4h 46m
£92–323
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 17m
£102–152
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 40m
£88–247
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
5h 49m
£136–307

Darlington to Luton by train and bus

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Luton via Sheffield in around 4h 17m.

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