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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Luton is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Bus Interchange and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Luton. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Luton via Liverpool Street station and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Essex to Luton?

The distance between Essex and Luton is 74 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £40 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Essex to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Luton bus from?

Essex to Luton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Luton train from?

Essex to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Luton?

The best way to get from Essex to Luton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £40 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Essex to Luton bus arrive?

Essex to Luton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Essex to Luton train arrive?

Essex to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Luton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Essex to Luton.

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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There are 3 ways to get from Essex to Luton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 46m
£42–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
4h 8m
£13–19
Drive 55.5 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Lutoncar 55.5 mi
1h 15m
£14–21

Essex to Luton by train and subway

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.7 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Luton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Luton Station Interchange via Bus Interchange and Coach Station in around 4h 8m.

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