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Compare bus and train for Barking to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $90.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Luton:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barking to Luton costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.32. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 1m 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 Barking to Luton
How to get from Barking to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barking to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C21139+
Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+
F506687:45 AM1h41Barking station (BKG)9:26 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C21139+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+F506687:45 AM1h41Barking station (BKG)9:26 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C21139+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+F506687:45 AM1h41Barking station (BKG)9:26 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers
Other options
X07760+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London Blackfriars+F506648:46 AM1h44Barking station (BKG)10:30 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers- C22674+F50588+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International8:02 AM1h55Barking station (BKG)9:57 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers
- F50666+Tube from London Fenchurch Street to London St Pancras International+W454608:15 AM1h59Barking station (BKG)10:14 AMLuton station (LUT)$291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Luton:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barking to Luton costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barking and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney).
- Trains mostly depart from Barking station (BKG) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Travel with FlixBus, Go Ahead London to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with London Overground, Thameslink, Tube to go to Luton by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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