There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Luton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 11m£117–194Bus via Plymouth Coach Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk998 / ...
7h 8m£31–46Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk998 / ...
6h 27m£36–61Drive 230.4 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Lutoncar 230.4 mi
3h 58m£58–84
Plymouth to Luton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Luton is to bus via Plymouth Coach Station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Luton is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Luton. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Luton DART Parkway via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Luton. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Luton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Plymouth and Luton is 260 miles. The road distance is 231.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Plymouth to Luton, including transfers.
Plymouth to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Luton is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Luton, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Luton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Luton DART Parkway via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Plymouth to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Luton is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Plymouth to Luton.
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