Luton
Luton is a large town in Bedfordshire, some 35 mi north of London. It's a multicultural town with a population of about 200,000. It used to have a straw and hat-making trade, hence "The Hatters" nickname of Luton football club; a couple of factories remain along the Old Bedford Road.Places of Interest
Highlights: Kenilworth Road and Luton railway station.
Luton railway station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dunstable and Leagrave.
Luton
Latitude
51.8911° or 51° 53′ 28″ north
Longitude
-0.4279° or 0° 25′ 41″ west
Population
217,000
Elevation
394 feet (120 metres)
Abbreviation
“LUT”
Open location code
9C3XVHRC+CR
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Places to explore: Biscot and Bury Park.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: St Marys Day Hospital and Leagrave railway station.
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