How to travel from London to Luton

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Compare train and bus for London to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 46 km

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1h 47m

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from London to Luton

How to get from London to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM0h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12:25PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM0h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
12:25PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
51One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC51871
08:16AM0h25
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:41AMLuton station (LUT)
181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW57635
08:13AM0h53
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:06AMLuton station (LUT)
181One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkW57815
08:21AM0h28
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:49AMLuton station (LUT)
181One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkW59634
08:06AM0h35
London St Pancras International (STP)
08:41AMLuton station (LUT)
181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM1h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:25PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
51One-way
0 transfers
Terravision (2)LTN
10:31AM1h20
London, Marble Arch
11:51AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
161One-way
0 transfers
Terravision (2)LTN
10:11AM1h20
London, Marble Arch
11:31AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Luton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Luton is a bus with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Luton:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Luton costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from London to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The London to Luton distance is approximately 46 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Luton is:
  • Around 88 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 86 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK.
  • 11 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from London to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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