There are 3 ways to get from Luton to Leicestershire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2h£35–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2h 7m£12–21Drive 72.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to Leicestershirecar 72.1 mi
1h 18m£18–26
Luton to Leicestershire by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Leicestershire is to bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Leicester via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Luton and Leicestershire is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Leicestershire without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Luton to Leicestershire, including transfers.
Luton to Leicestershire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Leicestershire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Leicestershire is to train which takes 2h and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Leicestershire, Leicester, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Rushey Mead School via Kettering, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Luton to Leicestershire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Luton to Leicestershire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Leicestershire is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Luton to Leicestershire.
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