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Compare bus and train for Banbury to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Luton:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banbury to Luton costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-58.03. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Banbury to Luton
How to get from Banbury to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Banbury to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM3h00Banbury7:55 PMLuton$521One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM3h00Banbury7:55 PMLuton$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:55 PM3h00Banbury7:55 PMLuton$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:45 AM3h35Banbury12:20 PMLuton$541One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM3h20Banbury10:20 AMLuton$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Luton:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banbury to Luton costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Banbury and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Banbury station (BAN) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to Luton by bus.
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