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How to get fromLuton to Birminghamby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Birmingham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 7m
    £22–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 422 / ...
    3h 15m
    £17–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2h 37m
    £57–82

  4. Drive 86 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Birminghamcar car 86 mi
    1h 27m
    £21–31

  5. Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    3h 34m
    £17–44

Luton to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar361Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Luton to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Birmingham New Street via Kettering and Leicester in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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