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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Luton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2h 50m
    £75–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 240
    5h 15m
    £28–45

  3. Drive  162 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Lutoncar car 162 mi
    2h 40m
    £41–58

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LBA - LTN
    4h 40m
    £65–180

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Stevenagetrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 101 / ...
    3h 1m
    £54–76

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain train
    4h 8m
    £68–108

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain train
    4h 56m
    £105–323

Leeds to Luton by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Luton, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Luton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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