There are 4 ways to get from Luton to East Sussex by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 27m£51–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
5h 58m£21–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 21m£44–82Drive 89.2 mi
- Drive from Luton to East Sussexcar 89.2 mi
2h 16m£22–32
Luton to East Sussex by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to East Sussex is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to East Sussex is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Polegate via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Luton and East Sussex is 102 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to East Sussex without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Luton to East Sussex, including transfers.
Luton to East Sussex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to East Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to East Sussex is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Luton to The Truggery via East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to The Brewers Arms via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to East Sussex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Luton to East Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to East Sussex is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Luton to East Sussex.
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