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Compare train and bus for Bath to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bath to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Bath to Luton:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Luton costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.77. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 31m 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 Bath to Luton
How to get from Bath to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bath to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM4h10Bath, Bus Station8:40 PMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM4h10Bath, Bus Station8:40 PMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C42158+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C418859:31 AM2h37Bath Spa (BTH)12:08 PMLuton station (LUT)$631One-way2 transfers
Other options
W34457+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
C026585:43 AM2h45Bath Spa (BTH)8:28 AMLuton station (LUT)$361One-way2 transfers
W34497+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
C026181:43 PM2h45Bath Spa (BTH)4:28 PMLuton station (LUT)$541One-way2 transfers
W34499+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
G282702:13 PM2h45Bath Spa (BTH)4:58 PMLuton station (LUT)$581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM4h25Bath, Bus Station7:00 PMLuton$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM5h10Bath, Bus Station4:55 PMLuton$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM5h05Bath, Bus Station10:35 AMLuton$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Luton:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Luton costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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