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Compare bus and train for Luton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. 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 €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 46 km
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€14 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Luton to London
How to get from Luton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LTN10:10 AM1h25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:35 AMLondon, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station)€181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:05 PM0h55Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)6:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C514693:25 PM0h26Luton station (LUT)3:51 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
C524173:56 PM0h26Luton station (LUT)4:22 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€101One-way0 transfers
C525134:26 PM0h27Luton station (LUT)4:53 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€101One-way0 transfers
C513788:25 AM0h26Luton station (LUT)8:51 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€121One-way0 transfers
LTN9:40 AM1h25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:05 AMLondon, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station)€181One-way0 transfers
LTN10:40 AM1h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:20 PMLondon, Marble Arch€171One-way0 transfers
LTN9:40 AM1h40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station11:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to London:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to London costing on average €5.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 110 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to London by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
- 107 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK.
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