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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Northampton is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Northampton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Park. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Northampton via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Luton to Northampton?

The distance between Luton and Northampton is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Northampton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £19.

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

The bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Park takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Luton to Northampton bus from?

Luton to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Northampton?

The best way to get from Luton to Northampton is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Luton to Northampton bus arrive?

Luton to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Luton to Northampton train arrive?

Luton to Northampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Northampton is 37 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Luton to Northampton.

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

Book your Luton to Northampton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Luton to Northampton?

Book your Luton to Northampton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 897+ hotels available in Northampton.

Can I share a ride from Luton to Northampton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Luton and Northampton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Luton to Northampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Luton to Northampton by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus 707
1h 10m
£4–19
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 2m
£37–84
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Luton to Northamptonrideshare 35.1 mi
58 min
£5
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 30m
£7–17
Bus, train via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X3 / ...
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 57m
£8–19
Drive 36.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Northamptoncar 36.5 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Luton to Northamptontaxi 36.5 mi
40 min
£85–110

Luton to Northampton by bus

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Park 5 times a day. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Northampton via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 2m.

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