How to travel from Bedford to Luton

There are 2 options to travel between Bedford and Luton including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bedford to Luton is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Luton:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Luton costing on average $18.

The fastest way to travel from Bedford to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Bedford to Luton is approximately 18 miles (29 km).

The average frequency per day from Bedford to Luton is:

• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bedford to Luton:

• Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bedford to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
• Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Luton by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bedford to Luton with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct trains per day with Thameslink, east_midlands_trains.
• 4 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.

Omio customers who travel from Bedford to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.

Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.