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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Luton:
A bus is $0.96 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Luton costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Bedford to Luton
How to get from Bedford to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bedford to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C0423912:40 PM0h15Bedford station (BDM)12:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C0423912:40 PM0h15Bedford station (BDM)12:55 PMLuton station (LUT)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C042128:10 AM0h14Bedford station (BDM)8:24 AMLuton station (LUT)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0423812:10 PM0h15Bedford station (BDM)12:25 PMLuton station (LUT)$161One-way0 transfers
W3297412:32 PM0h25Bedford station (BDM)12:57 PMLuton station (LUT)$161One-way0 transfers
W4556112:46 PM0h25Bedford station (BDM)1:11 PMLuton station (LUT)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Luton:
A bus is $0.96 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Luton costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Luton Airport Parkway (LTN).
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Luton by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 6 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.
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