How to get from Luton Luton to Shimpling
4 ways, 83 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 2m | £22–141 estimated |
| Drive | 2h 25m | £11–15 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 25m | £170–245 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 5h 53m | £9–21 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:03 → 12:144h 11m · 4 changesThameslink Thameslink£29–104
- 08:11 → 14:146h 3m · 2 changesFlixBus-gb FlixBus UK950£9–21
- 08:12 → 12:344h 22m · 4 changesEMR EMR£22–78
- 08:14 → 12:344h 20m · 5 changesArriva Beds and Bucks 1£22–78
- 08:21 → 14:145h 53m · 3 changesArriva Beds and Bucks X2£9–21
- 08:21 → 10:402h 19m · 3 changesEMR EMR£53–122
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Luton Luton to Shimpling?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 2m door to door. The straight-line distance is 83 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Luton Luton to Shimpling?
- Bus is the cheapest, from £9. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Luton Luton to Shimpling?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 2h 2m.
- How much is the bus from Luton Luton to Shimpling?
- Buses take about 5h 53m and cost £9–21 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Shimpling from Luton Luton by road?
- About 122 km, roughly 2h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £11–15; tolls and parking are extra.