Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Leighton Buzzard travel guide

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With a population of 33,467, Leighton Buzzard is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Leighton Buzzard deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Leighton Buzzard

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dukes (7-9 Leighton Road) and Mevan Restaurant & Bar Leighton Buzzard (6 Lake Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard in October
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leighton Buzzard in October
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leighton Buzzard

Plane

When flying to Leighton Buzzard, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leighton Buzzard departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leighton Buzzard, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leighton Buzzard Cheddington is the busiest station in Leighton Buzzard. Another popular train station is Leighton Buzzard, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leighton Buzzard is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 37 miles from Leighton Buzzard. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leighton Buzzard, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leighton Buzzard takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leighton Buzzard, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leighton Buzzard departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leighton Buzzard, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leighton Buzzard Cheddington is the busiest station in Leighton Buzzard. Another popular train station is Leighton Buzzard, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leighton Buzzard is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 37 miles from Leighton Buzzard. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leighton Buzzard, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leighton Buzzard takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Leighton Buzzard

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Airlines serving Leighton Buzzard

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leighton Buzzard

Most booked hotels in Leighton Buzzard

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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The Swan Hotel Wetherspoon
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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The Heath Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Leighton Buzzard

Hiring a car in Leighton Buzzard costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leighton Buzzard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Leighton Buzzard is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Leighton Buzzard costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leighton Buzzard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Leighton Buzzard is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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