There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Valence by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Luton Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
best- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LTN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
3h 14m€67–216Train via Paris
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
7h 9m€235–445Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Stationbus 757
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Valencebus
15h 29m€169–268Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Valencecar
10h 33m€298–381Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
5h 59m€100–308Fly Luton Airport to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane LTN - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Villetrain
4h 19m€95–331Train
- Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Valence Villetrain Tgv
7h 56m€246–383Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
19h 55m€77–137Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Valencecar
12h€194–328
Luton to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Valence is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Valence is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs €65 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Valence. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Valence Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Luton and Valence is 889 km.
The best way to get from Luton to Valence without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 9m and costs €230 - €450.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Luton to Valence, including transfers.
Luton to Valence bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Valence train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Valence is to train via Paris which takes 7h 9m and costs €230 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 19h 55m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Luton to Valence Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Valence - Central Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Valence bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.
Valence is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 2:21 PM in Luton and 3:21 PM in Valence.
Luton to Valence train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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