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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Alton is to bus and train which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Alton is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Alton. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Alton. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Alton via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Luton to Alton?

The distance between Luton and Alton is 79 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Alton without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Luton to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Alton bus from?

Luton to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Alton train from?

Luton to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Alton?

The best way to get from Luton to Alton is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 65 bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Luton to Alton bus arrive?

Luton to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Luton to Alton train arrive?

Luton to Alton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Alton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Luton to Alton.

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

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Luton to Alton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 65 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Alton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
2h 25m
£36–90
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton / ...
3h 5m
£17–40
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Altoncar 69.7 mi
1h 15m
£17–25
Bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
3h 38m

Luton to Alton by train and subway

189Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Alton via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to High Street via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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