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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Luton:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Luton costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
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How to get from Basingstoke to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM3h45Basingstoke2:20 PMLuton$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:35 AM3h45Basingstoke2:20 PMLuton$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:50 AM3h25Basingstoke8:15 AMLuton$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:35 AM3h45Basingstoke3:20 PMLuton$291One-way0 transfers
6:35 PM3h50Basingstoke10:25 PMLuton$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Luton:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Luton costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
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