There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Luton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 49m£59–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
6h 22m£28–64Drive 123.4 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Lutoncar 123.4 mi
2h 7m£31–45
Shaftesbury to Luton by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Luton is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Luton station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Luton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Luton via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Luton is 142 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Shaftesbury to Luton, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Luton bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Luton is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Luton, England?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Luton via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Luton Station Interchange via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
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More Questions & Answers
Shaftesbury to Luton bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.
Shaftesbury to Luton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Luton is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Shaftesbury to Luton.
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