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Compare train and bus for Ilford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 49 km
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€23 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Ilford to Luton
How to get from Ilford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ilford to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM0h41London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:40 AMLuton€41One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:59 PM0h41London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:40 AMLuton€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:40 AM0h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:20 AMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)€51One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C3530412:06 AM1h51Ilford station (IFD)1:57 AMLuton station (LUT)€191One-way1 transfer
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C3530512:21 AM2h12Ilford station (IFD)2:33 AMLuton station (LUT)€191One-way1 transfer
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W45403+
C385798:23 AM1h34Ilford station (IFD)9:57 AMLuton station (LUT)€271One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM1h10London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMLuton€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM0h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM1h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)€41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Luton:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Luton costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
- Trains mostly depart from Ilford station (IFD) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with Thameslink, London Overground, Elizabeth Line (TfL) to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach London to go to Luton by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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