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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from York to Luton
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
7 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from York to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Luton will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 3 buses that leave York for Luton on Wed, Nov 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 235 km distance in an average of 8 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 8 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 8 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for York to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from York to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 235 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for York to Luton buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:51 AM York | 8h49 | 7:40 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:56 PM York | 8h34 | 12:30 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from York to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 235 km distance in 7h 8m.
Distance 235 km |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 8m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from York to LutonYou can travel by bus between York to Luton with National Express for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from York to Luton
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