What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Bus Station and Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Luton. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Luton via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Luton is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Luton without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Luton bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Luton bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Luton train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £40 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Luton bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Luton bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Luton train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Luton is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Luton.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Luton?

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Southend-on-Sea to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Luton by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 54m
£40–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
4h 36m
£9–15
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Upminster station to Victoria stationsubway District
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
3h 10m
£29–38
Drive 66.5 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Lutoncar 66.5 mi
1h 14m
£17–24
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Farringdon stationsubway
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
1h 59m
£33–39

Southend-on-Sea to Luton by train

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Luton via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Luton Station Interchange via Bus Station and Temp Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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