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Compare bus and train 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 1h 1m. 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 €7.
Distance: 46 km
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€14 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom London to Luton
How to get from London to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C4188411:45 AM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)€41One-way0 transfers
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C4188411:45 AM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C4188411:45 AM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)12:10 PMLuton station (LUT)€41One-way0 transfers
Other options
C4187910:45 AM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)11:10 AMLuton station (LUT)€41One-way0 transfers
C418981:45 PM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)2:10 PMLuton station (LUT)€51One-way0 transfers
C419338:45 PM0h25London St Pancras International (STP)9:10 PMLuton station (LUT)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM0h41London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:40 AMLuton€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM0h45London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:25 PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM1h10London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMLuton€51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Luton:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Luton costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 142 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line to go to Luton by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
- 141 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Green Line.
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