4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Banbury to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 train costs an average of $68, while a bus costs an average of $71.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Banbury to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Banbury to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Luton:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Banbury to Luton costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$52. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- NX460 · NX230
9:45 AM 3h50 Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX460 · NX230
9:45 AM 3h50 Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L37406+
Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+
C418819:16 AM 2h24 Banbury station (BAN) 11:40 AM Luton station (LUT) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- L37570+
W45395+Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International6:05 AM 2h25 Banbury station (BAN) 8:30 AM Luton station (LUT) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers - L37897+W45387+Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International
7:05 AM 2h25 Banbury station (BAN) 9:30 AM Luton station (LUT) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers - C29759+C41892+Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International
10:41 AM 2h29 Banbury station (BAN) 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX460 · NX230
9:45 AM 3h35 Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout 1:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station $76 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX460 · NX230
5:55 PM 3h15 Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout 9:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange $83 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX460 · NX240
2:00 PM 4h00 Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout 6:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Banbury 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 Banbury to Luton.
This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Luton:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Banbury to Luton costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Great Western Railway to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
Travelling from Banbury to Luton: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
