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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 an average ticket price of Kč 772 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 Kč 772, while a train costs an average of Kč 1,245.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 772 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,245 Average price | Kč 522 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m 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 |
 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 Basingstoke to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Basingstoke to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Luton:
A bus is Kč 474 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Luton costing on average Kč 1,245.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around Kč 772 compared to roughly Kč 522 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 249. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 1h 18m 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.
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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.
5:50 PM 4h05 Basingstoke 9:55 PM Luton Kč 634 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 PM 4h05 Basingstoke 9:55 PM Luton Kč 634 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM 4h05 Basingstoke 9:55 PM Luton Kč 634 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:45 PM 4h35 Basingstoke 5:20 PM Luton Kč 790 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Luton:
A bus is Kč 474 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Luton costing on average Kč 1,245.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Luton by train.
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