What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Luton is to train and bus via South Shields which costs £40 - £90 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Luton?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Luton is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Luton. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Luton via Newcastle and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from South Shields to Luton?

The distance between South Shields and Luton is 309 miles. The road distance is 251.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Luton without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Luton?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from South Shields to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Luton bus from?

South Shields to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Luton train from?

South Shields to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Luton?

The best way to get from South Shields to Luton is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the South Shields to Luton bus arrive?

South Shields to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the South Shields to Luton train arrive?

South Shields to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Luton is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from South Shields to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Luton.

South Shields to Luton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Luton by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 6m
£107–163
Train, bus via South Shields
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
5h 3m
£43–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
7h 25m
£47–115
Drive 249.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Lutoncar 249.7 mi
4h 13m
£61–88
Fly Newcastle to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NCL - LTN
5h 13m
£74–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
5h 2m
£83–126
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus
4h 55m
£52–243
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 47m
£78–233
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
5h 38m
£126–307

South Shields to Luton by subway and train

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Distance: 307.5 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Luton, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Luton via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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