There are 6 ways to get from Luton to Ashford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLLtrain
- Take the train from Richmond (London) to Ashford (Surrey)train
1h 38m£26–35Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to Town Tree Roadbus 555
1h 58m£10–15Drive 38 mi
- Drive from Luton to Ashfordcar 38 mi
43 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Luton to Ashfordtaxi 38 mi
43 min£90–110Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 4train
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Town Tree Roadbus 555
2h 15m£38–55Bus, line 112 bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Roadbus 757
- Take the bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 112
- Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Bell Corner / Hounslow Housebus E8
3h 18m£15–18
Luton to Ashford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ashford is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Ashford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Town Tree Road via Hatton Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Ashford (Surrey) via West Hampstead and Richmond (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Luton and Ashford is 43 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Ashford without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Luton to Ashford, including transfers.
Luton to Ashford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Ashford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Ashford is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Ashford, Surrey, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Ashford (Surrey) via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead, and Richmond (London) in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Town Tree Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, Hatton Cross station, and Hatton Cross Station in around 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLL
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Richmond (London) to Ashford (Surrey)
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01344 882 612
- [email protected]
- Website
- White Bus Services
Bus from Hatton Cross Station to Town Tree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- White Bus Services
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Town Tree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- White Bus Services
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
Bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Bell Corner / Hounslow House
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
A1 24 Hour Luton
- Phone
- +44 1582 242424
- Website
- a124hourluton.business.site
Bovingdon Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1442 266600
- Website
- bovingdontaxi.co.uk
Luton Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 244002
- Website
- lttaxis.com
Next Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1582 429 429
- Website
- nextcabs.co.uk
Taxi Airport Luton
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- taxiairportluton.com
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Ashford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Ashford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Ashford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Luton to Ashford.
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