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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to York is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to York is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at York. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and York?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to York. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at York via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Luton to York?

The distance between Luton and York is 219 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Luton to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to York bus from?

Luton to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to York?

The best way to get from Luton to York is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Luton to York bus arrive?

Luton to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at York station.

Where does the Luton to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luton to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to York is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Luton to York.

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

Book your Luton to York train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1950+ hotels available in York.

Luton to York - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 101 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Luton to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 34m
£65–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Yorkbus Ukn14
4h 45m
£19–35
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Yorkcar 172 mi
3h 4m
£42–61
Fly Luton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LTN - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
5h 3m
£72–138
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 22m
£57–83
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
4h 21m
£83–140
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus 561
5h 20m
£34–89
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 23m
£78–310
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 11m
£81–296

Luton to York by train

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Luton to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to York once daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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