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How to get fromThornton Heath to Lutonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Luton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Lutontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h 22m
    £23–47

  2. Drive 42.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Lutoncar car 42.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 321 bus

    1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Watford Junctiontrain train East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2h 41m
    £13–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Lutontaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £90–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Bus Station to Marble Arch Station / Park Lanebus bus N137 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 757
    2h 54m
    £12–18

Thornton Heath to Luton by train

Calendar347Weekly Trains
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Luton, England?

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Luton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Luton Station Interchange via Crystal Palace Parade, Crystal Palace Bus Station, and Marble Arch in around 2h 54m.

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